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Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration Calendar Year 1978

This report summarizes all accidents investigated by the FRA during 1978. It includes details on date, time, city/station, state, accident type, casualties, and damage.

Summary and Generalization of the Conrail Electrification Study Results for Application to Other Railroads

The recent railroad electrification feasibility study of the Conrail line segment from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is reviewed in this report. Approach to design and operational strategy are discussed. A summary of costs and units for various investment and cost items is presented, escalated into 1980...

Software Series: GIFWHL - User's Guide and Technical Documentation

This report describes an interface package which links GIFTS-4B (an interactive, graphics-oriented, finite-element software system) to WHEEL, a finite-element program. The package is designed to produce complete card-image input decks, which can then be used for three dimensional stress analyses...

Response Analyses of a Boxcar with Compliant Lading for Several Track Profile and Hunting Conditions

The simulation in the FRATE computer program (Freight Car Response Analysis and Test Evaluation) was modified from a flexible TOFC (trailer on flatcar) to a rigid boxcar with compliant lading. Analyses were performed to obtain the response of boxcar elements and compliant lading to several track...

Railroad Research Bulletin: Autumn 1980 - Volume 7, Number 2

This publication contains 1,215 abstracts of journal articles and research reports and descriptions of computer programs and magnetic data tapes. It also has 403 summaries of ongoing research activities in the railroad field. The material, selected from current railroad literature and other...

Railroad Research Bulletin: Spring 1980 - Volume 7, Number 1

This publication contains 1,134 abstracts of journal articles and research reports and descriptions of computer programs and magnetic data tapes. It also has 427 summaries of ongoing research activities in the railroad field. The material, selected from current railroad literature and other...

Rail Electromagnetic Compatibility Locomotive Volume 1, Summary of E-60 CP Electromagnetic Emission Yard Measurements

Results of electromagnetic emission measurements performed on E-60 locomotives at AMTRAK's Wilmington, Delaware, Maintenance facility are presented. A description of the measurements and methodology employed is included.

Railroad Electrification Activity in North America - A Status Report: 1976-1978

In view of the increased activity and interest in railroad electrification in North America, it is appropriate to provide a continuing overview of activities of interest to the railroad industry and the U.S Government. Major activities completed or underway are reported herein and include:...

Rail Bus Test Observations on the Boston and Maine Railroad - January to February, 1980

This report summarizes the characteristics of the Leyland Experimental Vehicle (LEV-1) and the test program conducted on the Boston and Maine Railroad from January to February, 1980. It contains an introduction and review of the program, a brief summary of the test results, and generalized...

Proceedings of the October 1979 Workshop for Classification Yard Technology: "A Status Report on Yard Research"

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