LOCOMOTIVE DISTRIBUTIONAL MODEL

The computer program can be used to plan locomotive usage by developing optimal cycles for classes of power. The out-of-kilter and other network flow algorithms are used in developing the solution. In addition to the power cycles, the model produces a daily power assignment list and a bar graph of inventories by hour of day at each terminal. The user may specify connection times by schedule, terminal or total system.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Direct requests to R.L. Sauder, Director, Operations Research, Southern Railway.
• Corporate Authors:

  Southern Railway System

  99 Spring Street, SW
  Atlanta, GA  United States  30303
• Publication Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Horsepower; Locomotive utilization; Network analysis (Planning); Scheduling; Simulation
• Identifier Terms: FORTRAN (Computer program language)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Network flows
• Old TRIS Terms: Motive power; Operating strategies
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00131881
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Southern Railway System
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 5 1976 12:00AM