TRACK CHARTS

This computer program plots the track charts. The track charts contain relevant information about track condition such as type and weight of rail, surfacing information, tie installation, ballast cleaning, etc. The various types of information are plotted on the plotter in a form of a bar chart which reflects the location of the bars within the railroad system. The data base is entered through card. It is hoped to file all this information on disk file for other useful purposes.

• Corporate Authors:

  Penn Central Transportation Company

  Transportation Center, 6 Penn Center Plaza
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19104
• Authors:
  • Glickstein, D L
• Publication Date: 1971

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Inventory; Maintenance of way; Management information systems; Navigation charts; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Track ballast; Track components
• Identifier Terms: FORTRAN (Computer program language)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast
• Old TRIS Terms: Ibm 1130; Track charts; Track renewals
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Geotechnology; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00098693
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Railway Engineering Association
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 1976 12:00AM