Abstract: An operating rod assembly for use with a sliding plug door of a railway freight car. The operating rod extends vertically and it is connected with a manually actuated mechanism. Both the upper and lower ends of the operating rod are connected with adapter rods of each door crank member which move the plug door into and from the door opening. At both the upper and lower ends of the operating rod there is a telescoping connection between the operating rod and the associated crank. The telescoping connection is secured by a fastener which interconnects the operating rod to each crank attached adapter rod. When the door is in the locked position the fastener is in a captured position adjacent the door to prevent disassembly or accidental separation of the rod members during transit.

Abstract: A lading tie down anchor construction for a railway box car having an outside wall post includes an anchor plate which is attached to the longitudinal flanges of the post to provide a surface flush with the inner vertical wall surface of the car. The anchor plate includes vertically spaced attaching surfaces and alternate depressed pockets therebetween. A flat anchoring bar is connected to the attaching surfaces and extends over the pockets which are provided with vertically extending side portions through which a lading strap may be connected to the anchoring post.