Patent ID: 6257680
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: B60T

Abstract:
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, said modified semi-tractor having a cab and comprising:a tractor braking system for braking said modified semi tractor;a trailer brake system comprising means for producing compressed air and maintaining a volume of said compressed air at a pressure suitable for actuating the brakes of a highway trailer;a trailer brake actuation device for actuating said trailer brake system; at least one railcar coupled to said modified semi tractor and having a compressed air actuated brake system comprising a brake cylinder for actuating the brakes thereof; anda coupling line for transmitting the compressed air from said trailer brake system directly to the brake cylinder of said railcar, whereby an operator of said modified semi-tractor may actuate the brakes of said railcar by manipulating the trailer brake actuation device.