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2 Nov 2020

Technical Reports

Broken Rim Detection Using Proximity Sensors

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Rolling Stock

Keywords: Broken rim detector, ultrasonic sensors, magnetic sensors, High Tonnage Loop, HTL, wheel, track, rolling stock, testing, research, detector

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/45
Office
RDI-22

7 Oct 2020

Technical Reports

Compliance Testing for Locomotive LED Headlights and Auxiliary Lights, Phase I

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Rolling Stock

Keywords: Locomotive headlights, auxiliary lights, LED, halogen, Phase I compliance testing, photometry, colorimetry, Code of Federal Regulations §229.125

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/41
Office
RDI-22

7 Oct 2020

Technical Reports

Compliance Testing for Locomotive LED Headlights and Auxiliary Lights, Phase II

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Rolling Stock

Keywords: Locomotive headlights, auxiliary lights, LED, halogen, visibility, glare, Phase II compliance testing, Code of Federal Regulations §229.125

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/42
Office
RDI-22

1 Oct 2020

Technical Reports

New Model for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Prediction and Severity

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: New Model for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Prediction and Severity

Abstract:

FRA sponsored a research project to develop a new Accident Prediction and Severity Model for highway-rail grade crossings.
 

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/40
Office
RDI-23

31 Aug 2020

Technical Reports

Testing and Validation of Special Trackwork for Automated Cracked Wheel Detector

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Rolling Stock

Keywords: Automated cracked wheel detector, gage widened, special trackwork, NUCARS®, track stiffness, dynamic loads, wheel and track interaction, ultrasonic sensors, wheels, track, rolling stock, testing

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/35
Office
RDI-22