System for positioning and supporting trailers on railcars

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5452982
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08178801

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In a system for positioning supporting trailers on stanchions of a railroad car, an optical system is provided to allow the operator to monitor the relationship of the tractor, trailer, stanchion and actuators on the tractor. The unique system of stanchion position indicia is provided to allow rapid and accurate selection of the stanchion position. The tractor includes a positively controlled actuator for operating the breakdown trigger of the stanchion to unlock it.

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KNORR BRAKE HOLDING861 BALTIMORE BLVD WESTMINISTER MD 21157

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Engle, Thomas H Cape Vincent, NY 47 670

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