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1 Jun 1980

Technical Reports

Operational Testing of Locomotive-Mounted Strobe Lights

Author
John B. Hopkins

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Conspicuity Enhancement; Train Visibility

Abstract:

This report describes revenue-service tests of locomotive-mounted strobe lights used to make trains more visible to motorists at rail-highway crossings.

Report Number
DOT-TSC-FRA/ORD-80-48

1 Apr 1980

Technical Reports

Identification and Evaluation of Off-Track Train Detection Systems for Grade Crossing Applications

Author
E. E. Nylund, P. C. Holtermann

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Track/Train Interactions

Abstract:

The study examined all potential train detection techniques which do not use the track, analyzing both point sensing and continuous sensing system approaches.

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/32
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1976

Technical Reports

Special Bibliography: Railroad Safety Research

Author
Railroad Research Information Service

Subject Accident Reduction, Grade Crossing Technology, Hazardous Materials, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Railroad Safety, Track Design, Car Design, Locomotive Design, Control Systems, Inspections, Life Cycle

Report Number
FRA OR&D 76-280
Office
RRD

4 Nov 1975

Technical Reports

Test Specification #7115 for Switchyard Impact Tests (RPI-AAR Phase 15)

Author
W.G. Gjertson, Ross T. Gill, Larry J. Schlink, P. Tong, David Peters

Subject Switching Operations, Evaluation

Keywords: Switchyard Impact Tests, Reduction Requirements, Instrumentation Requirements, Physical Pre-Test Measurement Techniques

Abstract: This report contains information regarding test specification #7115 for switchyard impact tests. It covers test requirements, photo coverage requirements, instrumentation...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1975

Technical Reports

A Communication-Link Approach to Actuation of Grade-Crossing Motorist-Warning Systems

Author
John B. Hopkins, Robert Abbott, F. Ross Holmstrom, Edward F. White, A. Timothy Newfell

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Keywords: Grade-Crossing Warning Systems, Railraod-Highway Grade Crossings, Telemetry Systems

Abstract:

This report explores the possibility of using radio waves, rather than track circuits, to activate grade crossing warning signals and discusses field tests of this concept.

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-80
Office
RRD