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1 Mar 1986

Technical Reports

L/V Ratio Variations with Axle Loads

Author
L. E. Daniels

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: FAST

Report Number
AD-060
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1983

Technical Reports

Control of Wheel/Rail Noise and Vibration

Author
P. J. Remington, N. R. Dixon, L. G. Kurzweil, C. W. Menge, J. D. Stahr, and L. E. Wittig

Subject Track/Train Interactions, Best Practices

Keywords: Rail Grinding; Wheel Truing

Abstract: This report presents the results of a program to develop and evaluate techniques for the control of wheel/rail noise in urban rail transit systems. The first part of the program...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-82-S7
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1983

Reports to Congress

The Effects of Mounted Oscillating Lights on Leading Railroad Cars

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise), Best Practices

Abstract: This document was prepared in response to the mandate contained in Section 702(c) Ci) of the Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982, which directed the Secretary of...

25 Sep 1982

Other Reports

The Second International Heavy Haul Railway Conference: Pre-Conference Proceedings

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Literature Search, Railroad Technology, Conference Proceedings

Abstract:

This document compiles the papers to be presented at the Second International Heavy Haul Railway Conference from September 25-30, 1980, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Office
RRD

1 Dec 1981

Technical Reports

Supplemental Standards for Technical Reports and Machine-Readable Products

Author
Office of Railroad Research and Development

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Procedures

Abstract: This document establishes standards and procedures to be followed in the handling of technical reports and machine-readable products prepared by or for the Office of Research and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-81-71
Office
RRD