ARTICULATED SPINE CAR

摘要

An articulated spine car comprising a plurality of units joined by connectors (14). Each connector (14) may comprise a casting (22, 24) having a longitudinal central portion disposed at a relatively low elevation and having stub arms (64, 78) as integral components thereof to support side bearing arms (62, 82). The stub arms (64, 78) may be sloped upward to avoid interference with wheels or other components of the shared truck. The side bearing arms (62, 82) may function as container support arms in addition to supporting side bearings. A low level wheel support structure (102) may also be provided for supporting the wheels of a trailer.