Patent ID: 6101953
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: B61C,B61D

Abstract:
An apparatus to facilitate movement of a motor vehicle upon railways, the apparatus being capable of transit upon roadways by towing by the motor vehicle, the motor vehicle having a first set of wheels and a second set of wheels deployed thereon at a determined distance from the first set of wheels, the apparatus being capable of supporting the motor vehicle thereupon, the apparatus comprising:(a) a platform upon which the motor vehicle may be mounted;(b) a first set of train wheels attached to the platform;(c) a second set of train wheels attached to the platform;(d) adjustable means for engaging the roadway, the adjustable means enabling the apparatus to travel upon roadways when deployed in an extended condition, or to allow travel upon railways by the first and second sets of train wheels when deployed in a retracted condition;(e) means for receiving a rotational energy from one set of wheels of the motor vehicle; and(f) means for transmitting the rotational energy from the means for receiving to one of the sets of train wheels.