Abstract: A railcar adapter for the side frame pedestal of the truck assembly for a railcar. The adapter creates a clearance with the inboard and outboard lugs of the pedestal side frame to permit lateral movement of the adapter relative to the side frame. Plugs of a solid lubricant are provided on the crown of the adapter to facilitate movement.
Abstract: A railcar adapter for the side frame pedestal of the truck assembly for a railcar. The adapter creates a clearance with the inboard and outboard lugs of the pedestal side frame to permit lateral movement of the adapter relative to the side frame. Plugs of a solid lubricant are provided on the crown of the adapter to facilitate movement.
Abstract: A dual purpose shipping cover serving, in conjunction with locking means, as a cover for a conventional air brake cylinder containing an AB type railroad air brake piston assembly and serving in a matched pair, in conjunction with said locking means as a composite container for the AB piston. The cover has a stepped cylindrical contour to conform to both the piston end and the head end of the piston assembly.