TOP-OF-RAIL FRICTION CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE UPDATE

This article presents an update on systems to control top-of-rail (TOR) friction by applying lubricants to reduce curving forces, train energy and rail/wheel wear. Applications include wayside, hi-rail and locomotive-based systems. Locomotive-based applications show the most promise for system-wide benefits, but difficulties in making the equipment reliable have led operators to depend on wayside and hi-rail systems for specific locations. Key areas where additional research is needed include wayside applicator spacing, product durability, and cutting the number of gauge-face lubricators. Locomotive-based systems need development in reliability, ease of operation and compatibility with other locomotive systems. The article reports on issues involving all of these: gauge-face lubrication vs. TOR; spacing; wayside and locomotive-based systems. It also includes references and summary of TOR system implementation requirements and issues.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  345 Hudson Street
  New York, NY  United States  10014
• Authors:
  • Reiff, R P
• Publication Date: 2004-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 17-19
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 100
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Friction tests; Locomotives; Rail lubrication; Rolling contact
• Uncontrolled Terms: Friction modifiers; Top-of-rail friction control
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00975383
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 6 2004 12:00AM