LOCOMOTIVE/CABOOSE CRASHWORTINESS

This report presents the results of the Phase I study of the locomotive/caboose crashworthiness program and the proposed work for the Phase II investigation. The results of the Phase I study include the mechanics of train impact that lead to override, recommended action to control override and means of protection for locomotives and cabooses.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Sponsorship was provided by Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research and Development, DOT.
• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Systems Center

  55 Broadway, Kendall Square
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02142
• Authors:
  • Tong, P
• Publication Date: 1976-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 26 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cabooses; Crash analysis; Crashes; Crashworthiness; Energy absorption; Locomotives; Occupant protection devices; Safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Impact protection
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00144090
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: FRA-OR&D-76-289 Final Rpt.
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 16 1977 12:00AM