RAILWAY CAR Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC B61D3/00 B61D1/00 B61D17/00 B61C11/06 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed car comprises trucks 1 with wheel pairs 2, frame 3 with coupling elements 4, all-metal body 5 with platform attached thereto and representing wing that exhibits lift 7 in motion in air medium. Said wing is secured above the body, its position can be varied in height. Wing has a mounting seat for it to be fitted in central strut that features ellipse shape cross section with central bore. Note here that said wing is rigidly jointed to vertical shaft passed through strut hole to go up-and-down and turn through 180°.

EFFECT: increased track service life, reduced wear of wheel pairs and rails, fuel and power savings.

2 cl, 6 dwg