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Braking system for railroad car/semi-tractor combination

  • US 20020036428A1
  • Filed: 07/10/2001
  • Published: 03/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A compressed air braking system for a railcar and railcar moving vehicle, comprising:

  • a railcar moving vehicle, comprising a modified semi-tractor configured to ride on railroad track and couple to a railcar, the modified semi-tractor including;

    a tractor braking system, for braking the modified semi-tractor;

    a railcar brake system, including means for producing compressed air and maintaining a volume of compressed air at a pressure suitable for actuating the brakes of a railcar;

    a railcar brake actuator, for actuating the railcar brake system;

    at least one railcar, coupled to the modified semi-tractor, having a compressed air actuated brake system including a brake pipe; and

    a brake pipe outlet line, for transmitting compressed air from the railcar brake system to the brake pipe of the at least one railcar, whereby an operator of the modified semi-tractor may actuate the brake system of the at least one railcar by manipulating the railcar brake actuator.

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