Railway rolling stock – Trains – Articulated
Patent
1998-04-01
2000-09-26
Le, Mark T.
Railway rolling stock
Trains
Articulated
105 42, 105 341, 105 342, 105133, 1051751, 104 29, 104 31, 104 48, B61D 1700
Patent
active
061230294
ABSTRACT:
An improved intermodal transport system combining trucking and railway technology for the transport of passengers and freight. The present system includes a so-called Super Rail Train which incorporates an automotive truck drive system and components in a fuel efficient power vehicle which replaces the conventional locomotive. The present system also includes a plurality of secondary power units having an automotive truck drive system which are operated only during peak load conditions. The present system features a self-powered tandem device which replaces the conventional railroad dolly or bogie used in the transport of highway semi-trailer containers by rail and permits movement of a partially assembled train without a switching engine. A further feature of the present invention provides a switching ramp which is installed at truck/train terminals to facilitate the efficient assembly and breakdown of the train upon arrival at a destination for rerouting semi-trailer containers to highway use.
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