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Railway Age 1987 October Rio Grande Crossing protection Signaling light rail
Railway Age 1987 October
Features
39 Architects of change: Darius W. Gaskins, Jr.
"To the greatest extent possible, we want to be able to control our own destiny," says BN's president and CEO. That means, among other things, greater freedom for management to manage.
47 For Alaska, a "new" railroad
Despite economic hard times in the 49th state, ARRC is on a profitable course, thanks to a massive rehabilitation program and a new, common-sense labor agreement.
51 Rio Grande: Testbed for C&S innovation
A vital radio-based signal and control system is getting its first test on the railroad that was a pioneer in computer-assisted dispatching and crew management.
55 TTC tests hotbox detectors
It's back to the test track for already-proven detectors to see how they will work with "new and untried" equipment designs-for example, single-axle intermodal cars.
59 Crossing protection: Time for a new look?
Without minimizing the role active warning devices have played in reducing crossing accidents, safety officials want more emphasis on education and enforcement.
63 Paper filters win turbo test
After a year of testing, a midwestern railroad has found that paper barrier media filters protect turbochargers better than do fiberglass bag filters.
67 Pittsburgh light rail: A signaling challenge
Here's how a Parsons Brinckerhoff/Gibbs & Hill joint venture team custom-designed a system to fit a complex route and meet unusual traffic requirements.
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