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AARS
Seminars
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The American Association of
Railroad Superintendents
presents
Derailment Investigation
by
Mr. Gary Wolf
Rail Sciences, Inc.
November
18-19, 2008
Embassy Suites
at the
Atlanta Airport
4700 Southport Road
Atlanta, GA
Phone: 1-800-362-2779
WHO Should Attend:
Railroad Managers
Superintendents
Trainmasters
Field Engineers
Mechanical Officers |
Railway
Engineers
Local, State & Federal Officials (FRA, DOT)
Industrial Plant Managers
Engineering Consultants
Environmental Specialists |
WHY Attend:
By attending the AARS Derailment Seminar, participants will gain:
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A working knowledge of basic track structure, performance, causes of common
problems
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Examination of detail on axle loads, traffic density, operating
speeds
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Optimal learning potential with presentations on railroad turnouts, crossings with details handling
spots
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More effective on the job performance, using course-provided critical
information
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Practical answers to your basic questions about yard derailments
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The latest information about methods and technologies used in current railroading practice and applicable rules, regulations, and standards
SCHEDULE
| Tuesday, November
18 |
Wednesday, November
19 |
| 8:00 |
Introduction |
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Course
Objectives and Goals |
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What is a
Derailment? |
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Derailment
Myths and Misconceptions
Industry Statistics
L/V Ratio
Wheel Climb Factors
Rail Rollover Factors |
| 10:00 |
Break |
| 10:15 |
Track
and Engineering Issues |
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Elements and Basics of the Track Structure |
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Rail Identification |
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Rail Wear and Effect on Rollover Potential |
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Broken Rail Derailments |
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Fasteners (Spikes and Clips) |
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Crossties, Differential Plate Cutting |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 12:45 |
Continuation
of Track Issues |
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Ballast and Subgrade |
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Rail Anchors |
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Track Buckle Derailments |
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Curve Superelevations Issues |
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Switches & Turnouts
(Wedges) |
| 2:30 |
Break |
| 2:45 |
Continuation
of Track Issues |
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Rail Lubrication |
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Track Crosslevel and Twist |
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FRA Track Safety Standards-
Gage, Crosslevel, Elevations,
Horizontal Alignment, Recording
and Plotting Measurements |
| 4:30 |
Mechanical
Issues |
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Car and Casting Identification |
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The Anatomy of the Three Piece Truck |
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Side Frame Bottoms |
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Purpose of Friction Dampers
(Wedges) |
| 5:00 |
Adjourn |
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| 8:00 |
Continuation
of Mechanical Issues |
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Wedge Rise, Harmonic Rock and Roll |
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Vertical Bounce, Track Hunting, Curving Mechanics and the Warped Truck |
| 10:00 |
Break |
| 10:15 |
Continuation
of Mechanical Issues |
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Conventional Side Bearing |
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Influence of Tight Side Bearings
on Derailments |
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Constant Contact Side Bearings |
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Centerbowl/Centerplate Issues |
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Stiff Truck Derailments |
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New Car Syndrome |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 12:45 |
Continuation
of Mechanical Issues |
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Frame Bracing Issues
| Wheels - Thin/Vertical Flange, Tread Wear, Wheel Profile Issues, Wheel Flange Angle, Hollow Worn Wheels, Wheel Tapes |
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Back-to-Back Measurements |
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Bearings and Bearing Adapters |
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Roller Bearing Failure Derailments |
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Mechanical Inspection Forms and Data |
| 2:00 |
Track/Train Dynamic Issues |
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Air Brake Issues, Emergencies and UDE’s |
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Locomotive Independent Brake Issues |
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How to read and interpret Event Recorder Data |
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Excessive Draft Force, Stringlining |
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Excessive Buff Force,
Jackknifing, Rail Roll Over |
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Tractive Effort |
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Dynamic Braking Effort |
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Slack Action Derailments |
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Train Make-Up and Car Placements |
| 3:00 |
Break |
| 3:15 |
Human
Factor Causes |
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Statistics and Typical Causes |
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A Systematic Approach to Human
Factor Derailments |
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Team Approaches to Prevention of Human Factor Causes |
| 4:00 |
Site Investigation Techniques
(The Derailment Dozen) |
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Overview -
12 Steps to a Successful Investigation |
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--Safety at Site |
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--D&A Testing |
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--Train Documentation |
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--Crew Interview |
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--Photos/Videos |
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--Metallurgical Specimen Handling |
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--Event Recorder Data |
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--Finding the POD |
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--Using Rail Marks as Investigative Tools |
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--Finding First Wheel to Derail |
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--Car/Mechanical Measurements |
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--Track/Engineering Measurements |
| 5:00 |
Adjourn |
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Presented by the
American Association of Railroad Superintendents
PO Box 200, LaFox, IL 60147
Phone 331-643-3369 / Fax 630-762-0755
Contact us @ aars@railroadsuperintendents.org
Seminar Registration Information
Registration
Amount $395
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Tuesday, November 18
| 8:00
AM |
- Session
begins |
| 12:00
PM |
- Lunch |
| 5:00
PM |
- Adjourn |
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Wednesday, November 19
| 8:00
AM |
- Session
begins |
| 12:00
PM |
- Lunch |
| 5:00
PM |
- Adjourn |
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Registration for
AARS Derailment Seminar & Registration Payment
can be made in two ways:
Method 1: Print and fill out a derailment
seminar registration
form.
Mail completed form and check (U.S. funds) to AARS, PO Box 200, LaFox IL
60147.
Click here to print registration form
Method 2: First, register for the seminar with AARS online Click here to register electronically
Second, pay registration fees online with a credit card or bank draft through
PayPal.
Click here to pay online
Registration form cannot be accepted without accompanying payment either via online registration or in the form of a check. If registering by mail, send completed form and check in U.S. funds to AARS, PO Box 200, LaFox, IL 60147.
All reservations must be received in the AARS office by Friday, October 31,
2008. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All cancellations are subject to a $75 service charge.
Hotel reservations must be made directly with the Embassy Suites at Atlanta
Airport,
4700 Southport Rd., Atlanta GA 1-800-362-2779. Please remember to mention AARS Derailment Seminar to take advantage of the group rate of $129.
The hotel cutoff date is October 28, 2008.
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