TI 850-02: Railroad Design and Rehabilitation | T.REX ARMS Field Manual Vault

TI 850-02 Railroad Design and Rehabilitation

TI 850-02

Railroad Design and Rehabilitation

Army · TI · Mar 2000 · 175 pages

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The first step in designing a railroad is to determine the type and volume of traffic to be handled. Traffic type and volume will generally govern the size and arrangement of terminal facilities, the number of auxiliary tracks required, and track structure design. b. The traffic handling capability at an installation must cover existing and foreseeable requirements, that usually include: (1) Mobilization outloading. (2) Training exercises. (3) Installation supply (routine traffic). c. Once assembled, data on traffic volume and type should be reviewed and approved before proceeding with the design process. 2. TRAFFIC TYPE. Information gathered on traffic type should include: a. Type of cargo to be handled. b. Type and size of freight cars to be used. c. Manner in which cargo will be loaded and unloaded. d.

DesignationTI 850-02

EditionMar 2000

StatusSuperseded

Pages175

FunctionEngineering

CollectionRecent Archive

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

References 11

AFMAN 32-1125Not in the Vault
AFMAN 1019Not in the Vault
AFMAN 32-8011Not in the Vault
TM 5Not in the Vault
TM 5-822-4Not in the Vault