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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Norfolk Southern"”.
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Getting Off Track: Roanoke, Altoona and the Derailment of Norfolk Southern
… who attempted to mitigate the loss of Norfolk Southern Rail Car Repair Shops in their cities. I find quantitative and qualitative research, which suggests that Roanoke faired better after the loss of Norfolk Southern with regard to unemployment rates, median household income, high …
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Locomotive emissions effects due to engine configuration
… The first study tested a General Electric C39-8 (Norfolk Southern Engine Number 8678) locomotive and a General Electric D8-40C (Norfolk Southern Engine Number 8692) locomotive, which were equipped with General Electric Model 7FDL16L6 diesel engines with mechanically controlled fuel injection. The …
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A finite element analysis and redesign of the draftsill casting on a railroad hopper car
… this research were based on data provided by the Norfolk Southern Corporation. If both the redesign and tapered relief are adopted, then the final redesign will produce a draftsill that is approximately 106 lb(471.5 N) or 9.6 percent lighter than its original weight with maximum stresses reduced …
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Multi-Function LIDAR Sensors for Non-Contact Speed and Track Geometry Measurement in Rail Vehicles
… onboard a track geometry railcar operated by Norfolk Southern for evaluating the efficacy, accuracy, and durability of the LIDAR system; and laboratory tests on a 40-foot rail panel for assessing the ability to obtain measurements at super low speeds. The test results indicate that when …
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Evaluating the feasibility of an intermodal transportation facility in Chattanooga
… of Georgia, UTK Transportation center, and Norfolk Southern rail yard in Chattanooga were visited and the information gathered from these places are also presented. These data and information help to understand the resources available regarding transportation, various steps involved in …
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Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Piezoelectric Augmented Systems for Structural Health and Stress Monitoring Applications
… have been conducted, in collaboration with Norfolk Southern and the Transportation Technology Center Inc., to further investigate the performance of these techniques under real life operating and environmental conditions.
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Impact Of A Diesel Spill On Macroinvertebrate Communities In Ponds In S.E. Alabama, USA
<p>In this study, macroinvertebrate communities were examined to determine an indication of the water quality in ponds on a wetlands property after a diesel spill. In 2012, a train derailed, and at least 3000 gallons of diesel fuel leached into a small pond of the wetlands. Even after clean-up …