1982-90 Train Derailment Cause Finding Research Program Track Train Dynamics TG2

1982-90 Train Derailment Cause Finding Research Program Track Train Dynamics TG2

Train
Derailment
Cause and Finding

An International Government-Industry
Research Program On Track Train Dynamics
Section I
Introduction and Use of This Manual
Section lI
General Investigation Methods
Investigation Committee
Action Upon Notification
Point of Derailment and First Wheel
Photographic Record
Conducting the Initial Investigation
Visualizing the Derailment
Evaluating Markings
Marks on Rail
Derailment at Turnout
Miscellaneous and Unexplained Marks
Consulting Non Railroad Witnesses
Supplementary Investigation Techniques
Laboratory Analysis
Section III
Transportation
Preliminary Data Gathering.
Train Crew Interview
Field Check List
Symptoms of Excessive Speed
Methods to Verify Speed
Section IV
Equipment
General Equipment Inspection
Determining the First Wheel to Derail
Detailed Car Inspection
Wheels
Journals
Truck Bolster