According to some embodiments, a tank car comprises a tank; a top platform coupled to a top of the tank comprising a walking surface; a walkway platform extending longitudinally between an end of the tank and the top platform comprising a walking surface disposed above a line tangent to the top of the tank; and a closure plate coupled to an end of the walkway platform proximate to the top platform. The closure plate extends below the walkway platform to cover access to a space between the walking surface of the walkway platform and the top of the tank. In particular embodiments, the top platform comprises a first and second handrail assembly and a space between the handrail assemblies for accessing the walkway platform. The closure plate covers access to the space between the handrail assemblies and below the walkway platform.


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    Title :

    TANK CAR TOP PLATFORM CLOSURE PLATE


    Additional title:

    PLAQUE DE FERMETURE DE PLATEFORME DE DESSUS DE WAGON-CITERNE



    Publication date :

    2017-12-30


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B61D Einzelheiten oder Arten des Wagenaufbaus von Eisenbahnfahrzeugen , BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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