2004 Conference Presentations

Below are presentations seen at the 2004 MARTS Technical Conference. Select the topic you would like to review and click on the presentation name to view. After reviewing each presentation, be sure to use your browser "back" button to return to the presentation selection screen.

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Freight Car Safety Standards and Special Approval Movement Authorization Process

CSX Extended Haul Trains

Reflectorization of Freight Trains: Proposed Federal Rule

2003 AAR Car Repair Billing Wheel Removal

Billing Wheel Removal Analysis

Review and Analysis of Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) and Wheel Removal Data 1

Review and Analysis of Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) and Wheel Removal Data 2

Freight Car Safety Appliance Standards

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