Disclosed is a modular rail section for a dump loop in a train system, wherein the modular rail section is an inverted section for guiding the cars of a train thereupon in an inverted orientation, the modular rail section component comprising: a set of parallel rails for guiding the cars of a train thereupon; one or more bracers spanning the parallel rails for reinforcing, supporting or maintaining the spacing and/or shape of the parallel rails, the one or more bracers shaped to accommodate the cars of the train when travelling upon the rails in an inverted orientation; wherein the one or more bracers is inverted rail bracing spanning the parallel set of rails and is substantially U-shaped for accommodating the cars of the train in an inverted orientation without impeding the travel of the cars.


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    Title :

    Rail transport dump loop system for conveying bulk materials



    Publication date :

    2024-05-23


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    E01B PERMANENT WAY , Gleisoberbau / B61B RAILWAY SYSTEMS , Eisenbahnanlagen



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