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Evaluation of a Top-of-Rail Lubrication System

Document Series:
Technical Reports
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/13
Office
RDI-20
Keywords:
Top of Rail (TOR) Lubrication; Effect of TOR Lubricant on Train Handling and Speed Control Effect of TOR Lubricant on Braking; Stop Distance; Wheel Slip; Lateral Curving Forces Safety; Energy Savings; TOR
Document
Evaluation of a top-of-rail lubrication system.pdf (1.49 MB)

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Last updated: Sunday, August 1, 1999