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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 Apr 1982

Technical Reports

A Demonstration Project for Locomotive Engineer Training

Author
L&N-BLE Demonstration Training Project

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Task Analysis, LET, Training Aids, Cost/Benefit Analysis

Abstract: This report presents the findings of the joint venture demonstration training project conducted by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and the Brotherhood of Locomotive...

1 Jan 1982

Technical Reports

Railroad Electrification Activity: A Summary Report, 1980-1981

Author
Alice E. Kidder

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Electrified Railroads, Cost-Effectiveness, Railway Engineering, Economic Studies of Alternative Traction Power, International Trends in Railway Construction, Railroad Management

Abstract: This report reviews the status of railway electrification in North America and selected countries worldwide, for the period June, 1980 through June, 1981. Included in the report...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/53
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

1 Oct 1981

Technical Reports

Railroad Research Bulletin: Autumn 1981 - Volume 8, Number 2

Author
Railroad Research Information Service

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Rail Transportation, Advanced Systems, High Speed Ground Transportation, Bibliography and Documentation, Abstracts

Abstract:

This publication contains 1055 abstracts of journal articles and research reports and descriptions of computer programs and magnetic data tapes. It also has 428 summaries of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/72
Office
RRD