This report describes progress on the Engineering and Test Support Services for Railroad Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, Processing and Evaluation Program from 1 July 1976 through 30 June 1977. The report covers operation of the FRA track geometry measurement and data acquisition fleet, track survey operations and vehicle dynamic tests on lightweight flat cars, DOD cars, passenger cars and locomotives. Also, the report describes test activities on the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, aerodynamic validation, track structures, vehicle vibration and ride quality, trailer-on-a-flat-car combinations; and investigations of the automated wayside inspection station concept. This report is intended for use by management and technical personnel concerned with accomplishments in railroad engineering.


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    Title :

    Test Train Program. Ninth Progress Report


    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    113 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English