Dual-purpose depressed center railway flat car

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1989-04-25

1990-07-31

Kashnikow, Andres

Railway rolling stock

Special car bodies

Freight

410 45, 410 49, 410 54, B61F 100, B60P 342

Patent

active

049442325

ABSTRACT:
A railway flatcar (10) is provided for hauling a variety of lading. The car (10) includes a frame (11) having a first section (12), middle section (14) and second section (13). The car (10) has a lower middle section (14) and wrap around bulkheads (22) and (24). The bulkheads (22) and (24) and the floor members (18), (19) and (20) are constructed of an open mesh configuration so as to prevent debris build-up and for reduced wind resistance. The car is adapted to carry a variety of lading including containers and forest products.

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