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1 Aug 1974

Technical Reports

Guidelines for Enhancement of Visual Conspicuity of the Trailing End of Trains

Author
John B. Hopkins

Subject Accident Reduction, Best Practices

Keywords: Train Collision, Train Visibility, Collision Avoidance

Abstract:

This report summarizes a comprehensive study of potential means of reducing the probability of train-train collisions through enhancement of the visual conspicuity of the...

Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-75-7
Office
RDI-23

1 Jan 1974

Other Reports

Cooperative Research Effort Among Railroads, Railroad Associations, Industry and Government

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Conference Proceedings, Railroad Engineering Conference, Vehicle Design

Abstract:

This 11th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, now sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, had as its purpose: To provide a forum for parties interested in the...

Report Number
FRA-ORD/D-75-73
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1974

Technical Reports

Characterization of Drawgear Systems During Coupler Angling

Author
Steering Committee for the Track Train Dynamics Program

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Couplers, Derailments, Mathematical Models, Superelevation, Steering

Abstract:

This reference manual on lateral force characteristics of various types of draft gears and couplers under draft and buff loads during angling was developed as part of the Track...

Report Number
R-187
Office
RDI-21

1 Jan 1974

Other Reports

Harmonic Roll Series : Volume 2 : 70 Ton Truck Component Data Physical Restraints Mechanical Properties Damping Characteristics

Author
Industry Research Program on Track-Train Dynamics

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Abstract: The following reference manual on truck component data and truck characteristics was developed as a joint effort of the Association of American Railroads, the Railway Progress...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 1973

Technical Reports

Anti-Derailment Sensor System

Author
J.H. Armstrong, F.C. Kluge, F.H. Swaim, J.D. Terrell, W.W. Wassmann

Subject Accident Reduction

Keywords: Railroad Cars, Accident Prevention, Warning Systems, Journal Bearings

Abstract:

In the context of items of hardware which have been developed for military use, principal causes of derailments were studied to determine those amenable to anticipation...

Report Number
FRA/ORD 74/17
Office
RDI-21

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