RAIL GREASING: BIG NEW SAVINGS IDENTIFIED

Significantly reduced wheel and curve rail wear, as well as lower fuel consumption, could result in a payback of $13 for ever $1 invested in onboard lubrication according to a recently published AAR R&T Department report.

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• Publication Date: 1989-9

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 6 p.
• Serial:
  • Railway Age
  • Volume: 190
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-8826
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwayage.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost control; Curved track; Fuel consumption; Onboard navigational aids; Rail lubrication; Railroad rails; Return on investment; Wear; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost savings
• Old TRIS Terms: On board
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00488009
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1989 12:00AM