| Title | Locomotive/Caboose Crashworthiness |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49708 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Tong, Pin |
| Source | 26p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19760101 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11136 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11136 |
| TRT Terms | Cabooses; Crashes; Crash analysis; Crashworthiness; Energy absorption; Locomotives; Occupant protection devices; Safety |
| General Subjects | Locomotives; Crashworthiness; Railroads; Cabooses |
| Classification | AGR - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | RR628/R6317 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-76-18; FRA-OR&D-76-289; PB-261 110 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49700/49708/DOT-TSC-FRA-76-18.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |