System for transfer of goods on railroad trains when in motion

Abstract

Abstract A system interlocking trains whereby passengers and/or goods may be transferred therebetween while the trains are in motion. The system includes means for interlocking a train travelling on a main line with a train travelling on a local line, and means for providing transfer of passengers and/or goods therebetween while the trains are in motion. Local trains run on local lines spaced at desired locations along the main lines. After the transfer of passengers and/or goods is completed, the trains are decoupled, whereby the main train continues en route and the local train may be unloaded. Wind deflectors are provided to deflect any wind factor which might develop during transfer of passengers and/or goods. Floors are extended laterally from the side of each train to form a passenger bridge to transfer passengers therebetween. The bridges are provided with curtain roofs which are extendable from the top of each train. Prior to disengagement of the trains, the curtain roof is moved into contact with its respective floor and, as the floor is retracted back into its respective train, the curtain roof moves therewith to assure that no passengers are left on the bridge as the extendable floors are retracted.

Inventors

• 👤 O Straumsnes

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