Railroad car with universal coupling capability

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1986-02-07

1987-07-21

Reeves, Robert B.

Railway rolling stock

Trains

Articulated

1051995, 213 51, 213 62R, 213 69, B61G 922, B61G 504

Patent

active

046810404

ABSTRACT:
A railroad car having universal coupling capability through provision of a coupling arrangement which permits connection to a standard coupler or a drawbar is disclosed. The coupling arrangement includes facing sill side frames which define key slots and spaced stops to accommodate force transfer of traction and buff loads from either a coupler or a drawbar.

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