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Technical Reports
Tread Metal Buildup on Railway Wheels - Dynamometer Simulation
Keywords: Tread Metal Buildup, Dynamometer, Railroad Wheel
Abstract: Recent dynamometer tests on a composition metal shoe with a high metal powder content developed tread metal pick up during testing at TTC. Additionally, the brake shoes and wheels...
Technical Reports
Development and Deployment of a Vehicle Tracking System at the Transportation Technology Center
Keywords: Vehicle Tracking System, Personnel Safety
Abstract: A vehicle tracking system (VTS) was installed and deployed at the Federal Railroad Administration's Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in November 2002. The fundamental goal...
Technical Reports
Crashworthiness Design Modifications for Locomotive and Cab Car Anticlimbing Systems
Keywords: Crashworthiness, Anticlimbing, Collisions, Passenger rail vehicles, Freight locomotives
Abstract: This study addressed the feasibility of incorporating complete anticlimbing systems into both passenger and freight locomotives. Complete systems include pushback couplers,...
Technical Reports
Effect of Hollow-Work Wheels on Wheel and Rail Interaction with North American Freight Cars
Keywords: Wheel Wear, Vehicle Stability, Lateral Forces, Derailment Risk
Abstract: This report examines the effect that hollow-worn wheels have on wheel and rail interaction for typical North American freight cars on tangent and curved track. Hollow wear tends...
Technical Reports
Safety of Railroad Passenger Vehicle Dynamics: Final Summary Report
Keywords: Passenger rail vehicles, Safety Assessment Methodology
Abstract: This report is a summary of all the work done by Foster-Miller on passenger rail vehicle dynamic safety under the contract awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration. The...