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Technical Reports
Track Rehabilitation and Maintenance Research Requests
Keywords: Research Requirements, Ties, Fasteners, Rail, Track, Ballast, Track Program
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration has established a research and development program aimed at improving railroad track safety and performance. As part of the support of that...
Technical Reports
Chopper Propulsion System for Electric Locomotives
Keywords: Electric Locomotive, Chopper System
Abstract: This preliminary report summarizes the work done during Phase I of contract DOT-FR-9027. This program covers the design and retrofit of a Conrail E44 electric locomotive with a...
Technical Reports
Lightweight Intermodal Flatcar Evaluation Program Volume I: Modal Analysis of Railcars, an Explanation and Application Guide
Keywords: Railcar Dynamics, Railcar Testing, Intermodal Railcars, TOFC/COFC, Modal Analysis
Abstract: This report describes a methodology referred to as modal analysis which can be a very useful tool in the study of the dynamic behavior of any elastic or rigid body. The concepts...
Technical Reports
Urban Rapid Rail Vehicle and Systems Program Engineering Test of ACT-1 Vehicle at Transportation Test Center
Keywords: Advanced Train Concept, TTC, Test Track, Instrumentation System
Abstract: This document contains a description of the ACT vehicles as delivered to UMTA, including major changes incorporated during testing at the Transit Test Center (TTC), Pueblo,...
Technical Reports
Lightweight Intermodal Flatcar Evaluation Program Volume II: Test Results Report (Including Appendix A -Transducer Locations)
Keywords: Railcar Dynamics, Railcar Testing, Intermodal Railcars, TOFC/COFC, Modal Analysis, Railcar Lading/Dynamic Environment
Abstract: The Lightweight Flatcar (LWFC) Evaluation Program was conducted to provide a comparative evaluation of the dynamic performance of two prototype skelton or lightweight flatcars...