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1
Jan
1980
Historical Documents
Proposed Signal System for the Northeast Corridor
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Abstract: Prepared by De Leuw, Cather/Parsons; No publication date on document
1
Dec
1979
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 3 - Standardization, Signal Types, Titles
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Track Circuits, Cab Signaling, Traffic Control Systems
Abstract: This report analyzes and summarizes current signal types and associated aspects, titles and indications employed by U. S. Railroads over which Amtrak operates as well as by...
Report Number
FRA/ORD—78/39.3
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1979
Other Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 2 - Status of Present Signal/Control Equipment
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Intercity Rail, Amtrak, System Comparisons
Abstract: [From the Preface] This report results from research supported by the Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research and Development, for the...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/39.2
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1976
Technical Reports
Feasibility of Flaw Detection in Railroad Wheels Using Acoustic Signatures
Subject
Railroad System Oversight
Keywords: Railroad cars, Vehicle wheels, Nondestructive tests, Defects, Acoustic signatures, Cracks, Pattern recognition, Computer printouts, BASIC programming language, ANSYS computer program
Abstract: The feasibility study on the use of acoustic signatures for detection of flaws in railway wheels was conducted with the ultimate objective of development of an intrack device for...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-FRA-76-6; FRA/ORD-76/290
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1971
Technical Reports
Technological Innovation in Grade Crossing Protective Systems
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: train detection; microwave telemetry
Abstract: This study describes limitations of innovative grade crossing protective systems (namely, cost) and provides guidelines for developing and using innovative systems.
Office
RDI-23