Descriptions of computer simulation models of four areas of freight transport operations developed under research program for seven leading railroads; simulation of classification yards or terminals, mainline movement of trains, and processing diesel locomotives through service areas in terminals are described, including motive power over railroad system; model includes routines for control, arrival, departure, power assignment, forecast, terminal requirements and maintenance.


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    Title :

    Computer simulation of railroad freight transport operations


    Additional title:

    J Indus Eng


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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