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1 Sep 1991

Technical Reports

Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Test of LCC Launch Car, EMS-2

Author
Robert Martin

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Vehicle Characterization, Modal Response, Track Worthiness

Abstract: Tests were performed on the Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Launch Control Car(LCC), EMS-2 according to specifications in Chapter XI of the AAR's, Manual of Standards and Recommended...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/19
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1991

Other Reports

Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration Calendar Year 1988

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Accident Investigations

Abstract: The 1988 Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) includes 224 railroad accidents. This summary provides the following information: o the...

Office
RRS

1 Jun 1991

Technical Reports

Tank Car Accident Data Analysis

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Morrin E. Hazel, Jr.

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Tank cars, Accidents, Hazardous materials, Accident rates, Accident statistics, Accident cargo

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study of accidents involving railroad tank cars. The study is part of an overall effort to provide improved safety of rail transportation at...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-91/05
Office
RDI-22

1 May 1991

Other Reports

Tread Crack Detection in Railroad Wheels: An Ultrasonic System Using EMATS

Author
R. E. Schramm, A. V. Clark, Jr., D. V. Mitrakovic

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: nondestructive testing, roll-by inspection

Abstract: This is report number 22 in a series .covering research performed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This...

Report Number
Report No. 22
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1991

Other Reports

Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems: Preliminary Safety Review of the Transrapid Maglev System

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Safety Evaluation, TR-07, Risk Assessment

Abstract: [From the Introduction] This Executive Summary of the first interim report, Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems, presents a preliminary safety review...

Office
RRD