Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the arms of an over-sized trailer is described herein. In one embodiment, the system can comprise a center support, a plurality of swing arms, and a plurality of stabilizer rods. The swing arms can be mounted to the left side and the right side of the center support. The swing arms can each comprise an arm and an arm hinge. The swing arms can be capable of rotating about the arm hinge. Furthermore, a dolly can be capable of being mounted to each swing arms. Each of the stabilizer rods can comprise a first rod portion and a second rod portion. The first rod portion can be connected to the center support and the second rod portion connected to one of the swing arms.

Abstract: A system and method for modularization of a Schnabel car is disclosed herein. Specifically disclosed is a modular Schnabel car comprising two Schnabel sections, each connectable to and capable of supporting a load. The Schnabel sections can comprise a Schnabel arm comprising an arm base and arm end, in which the end is connectable to the load. Furthermore, the Schnabel sections can comprise a load spreader having a spreader apex and a plurality of spreader bases and a first quick connect system that connects the arm base to a spreader apex. The load spreader can comprise a span bolster. The first quick connect system can comprise a first connector connected to the arm base and a second connector attached to a spreader apex. The first connector can be mateable with the second connector.

Abstract: An improved rail car system is disclosed herein. Specifically, an improved rail car system can comprise a rail car having a top surface, as well as a first column rising up from a first end of said top surface. The improved rail car system can further comprise a second column rising up from a second end of the top surface. Additionally, the first column and second column together can be capable of supporting a load spreader. Each column can comprise an indentation capable of stabilizing the load spreader.

Abstract: An improved Schnabel car is described herein. Specifically disclosed is an improved Schnabel car comprising two Schnabel sections connectable to and capable of supporting a load. The Schnabel sections can comprise said Schnabel a Schnabel arm comprising an arm base and an arm end connectable to a load. The improved Schnabel car can also additionally comprise a load spreader having a spreader apex and a plurality of spreader bases, where the spreader apex connects the arm base to the spreader apex. Furthermore, the improved Schnabel car can comprise span bolsters having a bolster apex, each of which can be connected to at least one of the spreader bases, and bolster bases, each of which can be connected to bolster rail cars with bolster rails together comprising more than 36 axles.

Abstract: A system and method for modularization of a Schnabel car is disclosed herein. Specifically disclosed is a modular Schnabel car comprising two Schnabel sections, each connectable to and capable of supporting a load. The Schnabel sections can comprise a Schnabel arm comprising an arm base and arm end, in which the end is connectable to the load. Furthermore, the Schnabel sections can comprise a load spreader having a spreader apex and a plurality of spreader bases and a first quick connect system that connects the arm base to a spreader apex. The load spreader can comprise a span bolster. The first quick connect system can comprise a first connector connected to the arm base and a second connector attached to a spreader apex. The first connector can be mateable with the second connector.