Inventors:
Michael J. Pavlick - Norristown PA
James C. McQueston - Warminster PA
Walter S. Eggert - Huntington Valley PA
Lionel Sherrow - Huntington Valley PA
International Classification:
B61D 1506, B61D 1700
Abstract:
A lead or head end rail car includes crew living and working accommodations. Controls for the propulsion car, such as a locomotive, and other trailing cars are included in the head end car. Crashworthiness is built into the head end car to provide safety for the engineer and crew in case of accident.