Patent ID: 6508180
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: B61D,B61J

Abstract:
A method for positioning a train comprising a locomotive and a plurality of cars which are coupled via pulling and pushing devices with the interposition of spring forces, the method comprising:positioning a first end of the train at a predetermined first location; activating a first stop device at the first end of the train; moving the train until the first stop device interacts with a first counter-stop; applying a force acting in the longitudinal direction of the train to elastically lengthen or shorten the train by utilizing the spring forces; activating a second stop device at a second end of the train; and reducing the force acting in the longitudinal direction so that the train moves under the influence of the spring forces against the direction in which the change of length is effected until the second stop device interacts with a second counter-stop.