Strain-Based Evaluation of a Steel Through-Girder Railroad Bridge

Table 3

Observed configurations of trains used in load tests.

Train Number	Train type	Time of crossing	Direction	Configuration
1	Rail runner	12:30 PM	Southbound	1 engine; 3 passenger cars
2	Amtrak	3:10 PM	Southbound	2 engines; 1 baggage car; 4 coach; 1 diner; 1 lounger; 3 sleepers
3	Rail runner	4:45 PM	Northbound	3 passenger cars; 1 engine
4	Rail runner	5:05 PM	Southbound	1 engine; 4 passenger cars
5	Rail runner	5:59 PM	Northbound	2 passenger cars; 1 engine
6	Rail runner	6:15 PM	Southbound	1 engine; 3 passenger cars