A prototype single car, intended for use on revenue (Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority--NFTA) line in Buffalo, New York, was tested over a twelve-week period by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). The car was manufactured by the Tokyu Car Corporation of Japan, and utilized a Westinghouse propulsion system and Knorr friction brakes. Through the combined efforts of personnel from the Tokyu Car Corporation, the AAR/TTC, and additional subcontractors and consultants, the car was fitted with comprehensive instrumentation and prepared for testing in areas of acceleration/deceleration, power consumption, noise, ride quality, and overall performance under simulated revenue service profiles (duty cycle). Generally, the car satisfied specification criteria outlined in the test requirements - with some minor exceptions. Reliability was excellent for all systems.


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    Title :

    Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Vehicle Tests


    Contributors:
    G. Arnold (author) / N. Blume (author) / E. Heisey (author) / B. Swearingen (author) / G. Walker (author)

    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    201 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English