box car

Car covered with a waterproof casing and having sliding side doors, for transporting cargo that must be protected from the weather and theft.

sliding channel

Groove guiding and supporting the door as it slides open and shut.

side ladder

Ladder on the side of the car for accessing the end ladder.

sill step

U-shaped support situated under the car’s frame for reaching the ladder.

telescoping uncoupling rod

Rod ending in a bent handle for uncoupling the cars.

hand brake winding lever

Vertical metal shaft, with one end connected by a chain to the hand brake wheel and the wheel house, for setting the hand brake.

hand brake gear housing

Part covering a chain transmitting the wheel’s turning movement to the hand brake winding lever.

end ladder

Ladder for climbing up and down the car to carry out certain tasks, such as uncoupling the cars and setting the hand brake.

hand brake wheel

Wheel for manually activating the brake.

horizontal end handhold

Crossbar for holding onto when moving from one side of the car to the other while coupling.

corner cap

Metal part reinforcing and protecting the edges of the car.

routing cardboard

Placard for a label listing the car’s contents.

placard board

Placard for a label warning of dangerous material.

locking lever

Bar that locks the door and prevents it from sliding.

door stop

Part stopping the door when it is closed.