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23 Oct 1975

Technical Reports

Report on the 5th International Wheelsets Congress

Author
Don E. Bray

Subject Fatigue Management, Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: Railway Wheels, Railway Axles, Adhesion, Fatigue, Stresses, Noise, Material Behavior

Abstract: A summary is given for each of the thirty technical papers presented at the International Wheelsets Congress held in Tokyo, Japan, 20-23 October 1975. The papers were presented by...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/65
Office
RRD

1 May 1975

Technical Reports

Field Evaluation of Locomotive Conspicuity Lights

Author
D. B. Devoe; C.N. Abernethy

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Abstract:

This study evaluated the value of strobe lamps on locomotives to attract drivers' attention at grade crossings; results showed that the lights were effective.

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-54
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1973

Technical Reports

MBTA Green Line Tests: Riverside Line, December 1972

Author
George W. Neat

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Program Evaluation

Keywords: Track Measurement Methodology, Track Geometry Measurement, Ride Roughness Measurement, Interior Noise Measurement

Abstract:

The UMTA sponsored Urban Rail Supporting Technology Program emphasizes three major task areas; facilities development, technology development, and test program development. The...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-74-1,1
Office
RDI-21

1 Jul 1971

Technical Reports

The Sound Environment in Locomotive Cabs

Author
John P. Aurelius

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: Locomotive Noise Levels, Acoustic Measurement and Analysis

Abstract:

Measurements of the sound environment in locomotive cabs including audible warnings perceived by crew members are described. Data was collected during two different test runs...

Report Number
FRA-RP-71-2A
Office
RDI-24