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.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Vehicle Tests
1983
201 pages
Report
No indication
English
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