COUPLER MOUNTED BRACKET AND TRAINLINE SUPPORT CASTING

摘要

A trainline support casting is provided to support flexible brake hoses between adjacent rail cars. The trainline support casting is capable of partial rotational movement during use and is supported on a mounting bracket adapte d to mount directly to a coupler head of a cushioned car coupler, insuring a constant distance from the end of the coupler to the trainline support casti ng and a constant distance of the brake hoses above the ground according to AAR standards.