This document provides a diagram and overview of the key components of a general purpose tank car, including:
1) Labels the main components such as the manway, valves, ladder, and truck assembly.
2) Identifies safety features like the safety chain, protective housing, and grounding lug.
3) Shows the connections and braking system underneath including the draft sill, braking mechanisms, and coupler.
This document provides a diagram and overview of the key components of a general purpose tank car, including:
1) Labels the main components such as the manway, valves, ladder, and truck assembly.
2) Identifies safety features like the safety chain, protective housing, and grounding lug.
3) Shows the connections and braking system underneath including the draft sill, braking mechanisms, and coupler.
This document provides a diagram and overview of the key components of a general purpose tank car, including:
1) Labels the main components such as the manway, valves, ladder, and truck assembly.
2) Identifies safety features like the safety chain, protective housing, and grounding lug.
3) Shows the connections and braking system underneath including the draft sill, braking mechanisms, and coupler.
Operating Platform Top Valves and Fittings Hinged and Bolted Manway (not all cars equipped) (Top View) Safety Chain (optional) Protective Safety Valve Platform Handrail Housing Manway Handle Liquid Valve Hinge Safety Bolt
Gauging Device (optional)
Vacuum Vapor Valve Relief Valve Manway Cover Protective Housing Lock Pin Nut Lifting Lug Grounding Lug Hinge Safety Bolt Nozzle Gasket Side Platform (Top View) Outage Marker Ring Ladder Grating (Side View) Reporting Mark Car Number
“B” End (Brake End)
“A” End
Double Shelf Coupler
Bottom Outlet Valve
Side Safety Rail
Draft Sill and “B” End Arrangement Truck Assembly
Quick Hand Rail Release Bracket Rod End Hand Rail Center Pin Center Bowl Tank Shell Retaining Valve Truck Bolster Hand Brake Draft Sill Air Brake Control Valve Constant Contact Side Bearing Axle Placard Holder Brake Lever End Platform Grating Brake Shoe Dirt Collector
Air Brake Reservoir Angle Cock
Air Brake Hose Side Frame
Automatic Equipment Brake Pins Identification Tag Springs Brake Beam Glad Hand Connection Roller Bearing Coupler Wheel Striker Roller Bearing Hand Hold Uncoupling Rod Step Sill Uncoupling Rod Bracket
Body Mounted Brakes Stub Sill
Bolster Pad Pipe Section Bolster Web Automatic Slack Adjuster Brake Lever
Brake Cylinder Dead Lever
Guide Draft Sill Push Rod Hand Brake Brake Rods Draft Gear Pocket Center Reinforcing Plate Pad Lifting Brake Beams Bolster Side Bearing Body Bolster Lug Hole Center Filler Brake Shoe Bell Crank