Low profile railway car

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1992-01-22

1994-06-14

Le, Mark T.

Railway rolling stock

Car framing and structure

Underframes

105418, 105355, 213 50, 213 62R, B61F 100

Patent

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053200462

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a railway car for hauling stacked containers. The railway car comprises a coupler and draft assembly having a vertical dimension that is substantially reduced over conventional railway car systems. The reduced height of the coupler and draft assembly allow three tiers of containers to be stacked on the railway car without exceeding A.A.R. height requirements.

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