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High Cant Deficiency Test of the F40PH Locomotive and the Prototype Banking Amcoach: Test Events Report Volume I Part B

The F40PH test program Test Data comprises two volumes organized by test phase and by type of vehicle tested for repetitive runs at various speeds on selected curves, and by over-the-road tests of many curves. Volumes I contain data from test Part A in the form of computer printouts of...

High Cant Deficiency Test of the F40PH Locomotive and the Prototype Banking Amcoach: Test Events Report Volume II Part B

High Cant Deficiency Test of the F40PH Locomotive and the Prototype Banking Amcoach: Test Events Report Volume II Part A

Emergency Procedures Training of On-Board Passenger Train Personnel

This report presents the results of a study of training received by intercity passenger train personnel in evacuation procedures and the use of emergency equipment. The report also provides a review of the Federal regulations and procedures applicable to other modes of transportation. The Secretary...

Demonstration of the Budd Company Amcoach Tilt Body System

The objective of this program was to demonstrate the Tilt System developed by The Budd Company. This system is applicable to any corridor and it will provide the most cost effective method of reducing trip times on the Northeast Corridor by allowing higher travel speeds on existing curves while...

Data Analysis Results of 70 Ton Boxcar Vibration Tests

This is the second of three volumes covering tests performed in April and May of 1981 at the Transportation Test Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado on a 70 ton boxcar with Barber S-2-C trucks. The objective of the testing was to define the dynamic properties of the freight car for use in validating a...

Cold Weather Transit Technology Program - Investigation of the High Incidence of Rail Pull Aparts on Continuous Welded Rail

This report presents the results of an investigation of the high incidence of rail pull aparts occurring on the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority's rapid transit system during the winter of 1981-82. This investigation was accomplished as part of the Cold Weather Transit Technology (CWTT) Program...

Ballast and Subgrade Requirements Study: Summary and Assessment Report

Earth materials - i.e. soil and rock - form the substructure of all railroad track. In this report a summary and assessment is presented with respect to current and available practices for substructure (ballast, subballast, and subgrade) materials evaluation and selection, stabilization, design and...

Analytic Studies of the Relationship Between Track Geometry Variations and Derailment Potential at Low Speeds

This report describes analytical studies carried out to define the relationship between track parameters and safety from derailment. Problematic track scenarios are identified reflecting known accident data. Vehicle response is investigated in the 10-25 mph speed range, using an analytic model of a...

Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 151: Calendar Year 1982

[From the Introduction] To comply with the provisions of 49 CFR 225, all railroads are required to file monthly accident/incident reports with the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Office of Safety. Bulletin 151 summarizes all reportable railroad accidents/incidents that occurred in the...

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