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1 Nov 1998

Technical Reports

Human Factors Guidelines for Locomotive Cabs

Author
Jordan Multer, Robert Rudich, Kevin Yearwood

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: human factors, locomotive cab, design guidelines, locomotive design, working conditions, safety

Abstract: This document presents human factors guidelines for the evaluation of the locomotive cab. These guidelines are part of an effort to evaluate working conditions and safety in the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-98/03
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1998

Technical Reports

Safety Evaluation of TSM Prototype Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Train Brake System on Brake Rack

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT); piezoelectric transducer (PET); nondestructive testing (NOT); birefringence; residual stress; finite element analysis (FEA); ultrasonic

Abstract: Performance standards for Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) freight brake systems for use on the North American railroads are being developed by working groups composed of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/08
Office
RDI-20

1 Oct 1998

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Retroreflective Markings to Increase Rail Car Conspicuity - Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings

Author
Robert E. Ford, Stephen H. Richards, John C. Hungerford

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors

Keywords: Conspicuity, Grade Crossings, Normal Group Technique, Rail Cars, Reflectorization

Abstract:

This study evaluates whether retroreflective markings increased the visibility of railcars at night.

Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-RR897-PM-98-22
Office
RRD

15 Jun 1998

Technical Bulletins

Locomotives Used in Switching Service - Location End Handholds

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Bulletin Number
MP&E 98-68
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment

15 Jun 1998

Technical Bulletins

MP&E Technical Bulletins - Rescind / Re-issue

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Bulletin Number
MP&E 98-70
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment