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Emergency Orders
Emergency Order Regarding Prohibition of use and Notice of Investigation, Flexi-Van Cars.
Technical Reports
A Metallugical Analysis of Eleven Steel Plates Taken from a Tank Car Accident near Callao, Missouri
Keywords: A Metallugical Analysis of Eleven Steel Plates Taken from a Tank Car Accident near Callao, Missouri
Abstract:
A metallurgical analysis of eleven steel plate samples designed as Callao samples K-1, K-2, K-3, and K-5 to K-12 was requested by the Bureau of Railroad Safety, Federal...
Technical Reports
The Kansas Test Track: Non-Conventional Track Structures Design Report
Keywords: Improved Track Structures, Track Stability, Beam and Slab Track Support
Abstract:
This report discusses the design of three non-conventional Railroad track support structures. These non-conventional structures, which include a continuously reinforced...
Other Reports
Proceedings 1972 National Conference On Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Safety
Keywords: Grade Crossing , Highway Rail
Abstract:
"To bring together key interest groups to discuss new ways and means to insure increased safety and to achieve optimum efficiency in the use of both highway and railroad...
Reports to Congress
Railroad-Highway Safety Part II: Recommendations for Resolving the Problem
Abstract: Part I of this report described the extent and nature of the safety problem associated with railroad-highway grade crossings nationwide. Part II contains a further analysis of...