The objective of the program was to test the procedures for establishing the actual operating costs of Type I general purpose trucks. This report covers the progress of the program. A generalized truck cost information system was designed for the collection and integration of truck economic data. The collection of test data for off-line truck maintenance costs was completed. Test data collection was initiated for on-line truck maintenance and other associated costs and operating conditions. Preparatory work was begun to develop the appropriate data analysis guidelines. A preliminary analysis of some of the test data clearly revealed the truck's reported off-line wear and failure cost performance. Railroad companies and their suppliers are encouraged to consider adopting the tested procedures of the Truck Design Optimization economic methodology. A progressive implementation of this methodology will provide them with the timely opportunity to develop a truck economic evaluation capability of their own.


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    Title :

    Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Truck Economic Data Collection and Analysis


    Contributors:
    D. April (author)

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    89 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English