FREIGHT DRAW GEAR SYSTEMS PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE

The evolution of the automatic coupler and the forces to which contemporary couplers are subjected are described. Current problems and forecasts of future requirements, including further automation, are then discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the 13th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, Pueblo, Colorado, October 12-13, 1976, and included in the Conference Proceedings, "Railroading Challenges in America's Third Century--Improved Reliability and Safety," sponsored by the FRA's Office of Research and Development, U.S. DOT.
• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Railroad Administration

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• Authors:
  • Hinson, A E
• Conference:
  • Presented at the 13th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, Pueblo, Colorado, October 12-13, 1976, and included in the Conference Proceedings, "Railroading Challenges in America's Third Century--Improved Reliability and Safety," sponsored by the FRA's O
• Publication Date: 1977-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 122-127

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Couplers; Electric circuits; Force; History; Metallurgy; Vehicle components
• Uncontrolled Terms: Performance analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic couplers; Trainlines
• Subject Areas: History; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00163795
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: FRA/ORD-77/13 Conf Paper
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 29 1977 12:00AM