Railroad Classification Yard Technology: Computer System Methodology: Case Study: Potomac Yard

Savage, N.P.; Hackworth, M.A.; Tuan, Paul L; Wong, P. J.; SRI International; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)

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Railroad Classification Yard Technology: Computer System Methodology: Case Study: Potomac Yard

1981-08-01
By Savage, N.P. ; Hackworth, M.A. ; Tuan, Paul L ; ...

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Savage, N.P. ; Hackworth, M.A. ; Tuan, Paul L ; Wong, P. J.

Savage, N.P. ; Hackworth, M.A. ; Tuan, Paul L ; Wong, P. J. Less -
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SRI International ; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)

SRI International ; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Less -
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Classification Yards Computers Costs Design Evaluation Hardware Hump Yards Information Processing Operations Performance Railroads
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FRA/ORD-81/61 ; SRI project 8497

FRA/ORD-81/61 ; SRI project 8497 Less -
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Virginia ; United States

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Final report
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United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
Abstract:

This report documents the application of the railroad classification yard computer system methodology to Potomac Yard of the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad Company (RF&P). This case study entailed evaluation of the yard traffic capacity, development of computer systems requirements, analysis of alternative hardware configurations, assessment of benefits from upgrading the computer: systems, and recommendations for system implementation and installation.
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DOT-FR-9082
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Federal Railroad Administration Volpe Center
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