FRA TEST CARS

The test cars described are self-propelled when overhead catenary power is available, but can operate over non-electrified lines when drawn by a diesel locomotive or included in a train. Track measurements made by the cars are processed to provide analog traces or printouts from digital magnetic tape. Equipped with computers and electronic measuring devices, the test cars offer opportunity for on-site analysis of track conditions. Measuring system and data processing are described.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1763403
• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  P.O. Box 350
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Publication Date: 1973-1

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-28
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 69
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data collection; Inspection cars; Railroad tracks; Test vehicles
• Old TRIS Terms: Test cars
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046868
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1976 12:00AM