An apparatus that can be affixed to a standard railcar thereby converting a standard railcar into a self-propelled railcar, such self-propelled railcar having the capacity to move independently and serve as a locomotive for moving other railcars. The apparatus includes a railcar drive assembly that can be retrofitted to a railcar in such a manner that the hydraulic motor, hoses, and connectors of the drive assembly motor mechanism are positioned below the bed of the railway car and between the drive assembly housing and the railway car's wheel-and-truck assembly. This drive assembly design ensures that the drive assembly motor mechanism's hydraulic motor, hoses, and connectors are protected from general railway track debris as well as obstructions in the railroad right of way, and helps prevent unnecessary damage or the need for untimely maintenance.


    Access

    Download


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Apparatus for moving railcars via self-propulsion


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2015-09-15


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B61C Lokomotiven , LOCOMOTIVES



    Railcars

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1936


    Fuel-Cell Based Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Railcars

    Longo, Michela / Brenna, Morris / Zaninelli, Dario et al. | IEEE | 2019



    Railcars

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1936


    Railcars in Argentina

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1934