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The U.S. Standard Light Rail Vehicle-A Progress Report
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Abstract
The U.S. Standard Light Rail Vehicle was designed by Boeing Vertol Company to replace the aging streetcars in several U.S. cities, and to provide an efficient vehicle for new light rail transit systems. The paper briefly describes the technical and design features of the LRV. It also describes the test program that was part of the development effort. The paper discusses test results achieved in testing and compares them with specification requirements. The paper discusses problems encountered during the test and development program. Finally the paper describes the initial introduction of the LRV into revenue service in Boston.
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Cord, J. and Norton, P., "The U.S. Standard Light Rail Vehicle-A Progress Report," SAE Technical Paper 770680, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770680.Also In
References
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority et al “Standard Light Rail Vehicle Specification - Technical section” Boston, Massachusetts October 1972
- Lenow M. “The New United States Standard Light Rail Vehicle” Paper 740227 SAE Automotive Engineering Congress Detroit, Michigan February 1974
- Neat G. W. et al “General Vehicle Test Plan (GVTP) for Urban Rail Transit Cars” Urban Mass Transportation Administrations Washington, D. C. September 1975