Authors: Pin Tong

Date of Publication:  October 1976

Sponsoring Agency:  U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research and Development

Performing Organization:  USDOT National Transportation Systems Center

Report No:  FRA-OR&D-76-289

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.
 

No. of Pages:   27