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Keeping wheelsets in line: truck performance detectors help railroads fix problematic railcars before they cause real problems

Authors :
Kos, Sayre C.
Source :
Trains Magazine. September, 2010, Vol. 70 Issue 9, 14
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Truck performance detectors don't catch critical dangers the way hotbox detectors do. And their use won't help railroads prevent derailments due to broken wheels or rails like wheel impact load [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00410934
Volume :
70
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Trains Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.232376504