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1 Dec 1997

Technical Reports

Investigation of Lateral Track Strength and Track Panel Shift Using AAR's Track Loading Vehicle

Author
Dingqing Li, William Shust

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Strength Inspection, In-Motion Tests, Association of American Railroads, Transportation Test Center

Abstract: The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is conducting extensive lateral track strength (track panel shift) tests using the AAR’s Track Loading Vehicle (TLV). The entire test...

Report Number
R-917
Office
RRD

2 Sep 1997

Safety Advisories

Flash Flooding

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Damage to tracks, roadbed, and bridges

Safety Advisory Number
97-01

13 Mar 1997

Technical Reports

Effect of Track Twist on Vehicle Dynamic Performance

Author
Association of American Railroads

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Twist, Track Geometry, Wheel/Rail Friction

Abstract: Results of tests conducted at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC), Pueblo, Colorado, indicate that vehicle response to track twist varies significantly with car type....

Office
RRD

1 Aug 1995

Technical Reports

Revenue Track Gage Widening Tests Using the Track Loading Vehicle

Author
Satya P. Singh

Subject Track

Keywords: Wood Ties, Concrete Ties, Cut Spikes, Elastic Fasteners, Lateral and Vertical Loads, Track Compliance

Abstract:

ABSTRACT Gage widening tests were conducted using the TLV on portions of tracks of nine Class I railroads in North America. The measured unloaded gage and loaded gage, along...

Report Number
R-886
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1994

Other Reports

Engineering Department Fatalities Resulting from the Operation or Maintenance of On-Track Equipment : Calendar Years 1989-1993

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Employee Fatalities, Track, Analysis

Abstract: This report represents the Federal Railroad Administration's findings in its investigation of 22 Engineering Department railroad employee fatalities suffered during calendar years...

Office
RRS