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Track Geometry Survey Device for LIM Research Vehicle Test Track

A track survey device was designed, built and operated to measure the geometry of the FRA Linear Induction Motor Test Track at Pueblo, Colorado. A laser beam is used for the measurement of profile and alignment; an electronic level for the measurement of superrelation and mechanical sensors for...

Ride Roughness Tests: Cleveland Transit System, September 1973

[From the Introduction] The Cleveland Transit System (CTS) has undertaken an UMTA- sponsored program to evaluate the use of alternating current traction motors on rapid transit vehicles. WABCO, Inc.; under contract to CTS, has retro-fitted three vehicles of the CTS fleet with 600 volt DC to AC...

Railroad Research Bulletin: Autumn 1973

This publication contains 1,297 abstracts of journal articles and research reports selected by RRIS from current railroad literature and 150 summaries of ongoing research activities in the railroad field. The material covers the entire range of railroading from technology to management,...

MBTA Green Line Tests: Riverside Line, December 1972

The UMTA sponsored Urban Rail Supporting Technology Program emphasizes three major task areas; facilities development, technology development, and test program development. The test program development is composed of three sub-areas: vehicle testing, ways and structures testing, and track...

Detail Specification for State-of-the-Art Car

This document is the detail specification for the State-of-the-Art Car (SOAC). This specification represents the SOAC configuration as delivered to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA) for test and demonstration. The SOAC has been developed under UMTA's Urban Rapid Rail Vehicles...