Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit

Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit

Author:

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 695

ISBN-13: 0309258243

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TCRP report 155 provides guidelines and descriptions for the design of various common types of light rail transit (LRT) track. The track structure types include ballasted track, direct fixation ("ballastless") track, and embedded track. The report considers the characteristics and interfaces of vehicle wheels and rail, tracks and wheel gauges, rail sections, alignments, speeds, and track moduli. The report includes chapters on vehicles, alignment, track structures, track components, special track work, aerial structures/bridges, corrosion control, noise and vibration, signals, traction power, and the integration of LRT track into urban streets.


The Metro Prystai Story

The Metro Prystai Story

Author: Frank Block

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2015-09-21

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1460256387

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From humble beginnings in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to twice winning the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings, the story of Metro Prystai is one of hard work, camaraderie, and a passion for the game. Set in the golden age of hockey, Frank Block presents Prystai’s life though extensive research and tell-all interviews with the legend himself and several famous contemporaries, including Red Kelly, Emile Francis, and Ted Lindsay. This inside look at the life of one of the all-time greats is a must-read for every fan of the game.


Hearings

Hearings

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the District of Columbia

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 1626

ISBN-13:

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