Patent ID: 6312206
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A method of loading rail cars, comprising:(a) moving a press from a first position outside of a first rail car to a second position wherein at least a portion of said press is within said first rail car;(b) after step (a), transferring a compressible material into said first rail car;(c) compressing said compressible material within said first rail car;(d) moving said press from said second position to said first position outside of said first rail car;(e) aligning a second rail car with said press;(f) moving said press from said first position to a third position wherein at least a portion of said press is within said second rail car;(g) after step (f), transferring a compressible material into said second rail car;(h) compressing said compressible material within said second rail car; and(i) moving said press from said third position to a fourth position outside of said second rail car.