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1
Jan
1985
Technical Reports
Urban Rail In America: A Review of Procedures and Recommendations from the Regional Plan Association Study
Subject
Track
Abstract: This study reviews the findings reported by the Regional Plan Association regarding the suitability of new rail transit investments in U.S. urban areas. It does so by using...
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1984
Technical Reports
Correlation of Concrete Tie Track Performance in Revenue Service and at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing : Volume I
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Concerete ties, FAST
Abstract: This report is the first of three volumes which describe a comparative study of concrete tie track in U.S. revenue service and at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-84/02.1
Office
RPD-10
1
Aug
1984
Technical Reports
Correlation of Concrete Tie Track Performance in Revenue Service and at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing : Volume II Predictions and Evaluations of Track Settlement
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Ballast, Subgrade, FAST, Concrete ties
Abstract: Predictions and evaluations of settlement were made for revenue and the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) track, both containing concrete and wood tie sections. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-84/02.2
Office
RDI-20
1
Mar
1984
Technical Reports
Roll Dynamics Unit Dynamometer Evaluation Test Using a GP4-02 Locomotive
Subject
Track
Keywords: Roll Dynamics Unit, Drive Train, Tractive Power, Friction Braking, Power Flows, Adhesion, Slip/Slide
Abstract: This report describes evaluative testing of the Roll Dynamics Unit (RDU) at the Transportation Test Center near Pueblo, Colorado. Previous uses of the RDU had been limited to...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-84-03
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1983
Technical Reports
Analytical Descriptions of Track Geometry Variations
Subject
Track
Keywords: Track Geometry, Track Irregularities, Analytical Descriptions, Track Geometry Models
Abstract: Analyses of recorded track geometry measurements were conducted to develop analytical representations of track geometry variations that exist on the U.S. railroad track. These...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-83/03.1
Office
RRD