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1 Jun 2000

Research Results

Evaluation Of A Top-of-Rail Lubrication System

Author
Don Plotkin

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: energy savings, fuel savings, top of rail lubrication, friction modifier

Report Number
RR00-01
Office
RDI-21

10 May 2000

Other Reports

Railroad Cost Conditions: Implications for Policy

Author
John Bitzan

Subject Social & Economic Impacts

Keywords: Railroad Cost Conditions: Implications for Policy

Abstract: Several recent trends in regulatory policy and in the structure of the railroad industry have drawn a renewed interest in railroad regulation. These trends have included: (1)...

Office
RRD

28 May 1999

Emergency Orders

Northwestern Pacific Railroad; Notice of Partial Relief from Emergency Order No. 21

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 21, Notice 2

1 May 1999

Technical Reports

Automated Measurements of Lateral Track Panel Strength and Examinations of Track Maintenance Effects Using AAR's Track Loading Vehicle

Author
Dingqing Li, William Shust

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Strength Inspection, Stationary and In-Motion Tests, Train Slow-Orders

Abstract: This report summarizes test results and findings under the project "TLV Track Panel Shift and Lateral Track Strength Tests." The project was jointly funded by AAR and FRA. These...

Report Number
R-918
Office
RRD

12 Apr 1999

Other Reports

Vehicle Track Stiffness Measurement System (VTSM): Phase 1 Progress Report

Author
Cameron Stuart, Christian Diaz, Gary Carr

Subject Track

Keywords: Laboratory Testing, Inspection Technology, Railroad Technology

Abstract:

The following is an interim progress report covering the development work on a prototype Vertical Track Stiffness Measurement system (VTSM). The Federal Railroad Administration...

Office
RRD