<p>A rail car collision system is disclosed that includes a front face (8) and an underframe (12) having a first anticlimber (6). The first anticlimber (6) protrudes from and extends across at least a portion (13) of the front face (8) at a first position. At least one second anticlimber (32) extends along at least a portion of the front face (8) at a second position that is vertically different than the first position.</p>