TRANSPORT & MACHINERY :: RAIL TRANSPORT :: CAR :: BOX CAR image

Car covered with a waterproof casing and having sliding side doors, for transporting cargo that must be protected from the weather and theft.

Groove guiding and supporting the door as it slides open and shut.

Ladder on the side of the car for accessing the end ladder.

U-shaped support situated under the car’s frame for reaching the ladder.

Rod ending in a bent handle for uncoupling the cars.

Vertical metal shaft, with one end connected by a chain to the hand brake wheel and the wheel house, for setting the hand brake.

Part covering a chain transmitting the wheel’s turning movement to the hand brake winding lever.

Ladder for climbing up and down the car to carry out certain tasks, such as uncoupling the cars and setting the hand brake.

Wheel for manually activating the brake.

Crossbar for holding onto when moving from one side of the car to the other while coupling.

Metal part reinforcing and protecting the edges of the car.

Placard for a label listing the car’s contents.

Placard for a label warning of dangerous material.

Bar that locks the door and prevents it from sliding.

Part stopping the door when it is closed.