A foldable handhold assembly for attachment to a railroad flatcar includes a handhold that has a pair of side rails connected with a horizontal grab bar. A pair of brackets, which each have a mounting surface conforming to the shape of the flatcar sill. The brackets each have a hinge that rotatably couples to the proximate end of one of the side rail, which enables the handhold to rotate about the hinges between a deployed position where the grab bar extends above the flatcar deck and a stowed position where the handhold extends below the flatcar deck. One of the brackets also has latch aligned to selectively retain the handhold at the deployed position.

A foldable handhold assembly for attachment to a railroad flatcar includes a handhold that has a pair of side rails connected with a horizontal grab bar. A pair of brackets, which each have a mounting surface conforming to the shape of the flatcar sill. The brackets each have a hinge that rotatably couples to the proximate end of one of the side rail, which enables the handhold to rotate about the hinges between a deployed position where the grab bar extends above the flatcar deck and a stowed position where the handhold extends below the flatcar deck. One of the brackets also has latch aligned to selectively retain the handhold at the deployed position.

A metal cover for a railcar sill step is disclosed for increased traction, safety, and durability. The metal sill step cover can be quickly and securely attached to a sill step. It has a textured metal traction surface for improving the safety of railroad car sill steps. The sill step cover includes top and front surfaces enhanced with rough metal texture so as to ensure traction when stepped on, and yet is more durable than grit-coated polyester anti-skid tape. Thus, a person is less likely to slip when using the metal step cover, which is especially important during wet or icy conditions. The step cover includes an extended clip portion for quickness and ease of attachment by bending outward so as to slide downward and then engage the rear portion of a sill step. The step cover is then secured to the sill step by screws or nuts and bolts.

A metal cover for a railcar sill step is disclosed for increased traction, safety, and durability. The metal sill step cover can be quickly and securely attached to a sill step. It has a textured metal traction surface for improving the safety of railroad car sill steps. The sill step cover includes top and front surfaces enhanced with rough metal texture so as to ensure traction when stepped on, and yet is more durable than grit-coated polyester anti-skid tape. Thus, a person is less likely to slip when using the metal step cover, which is especially important during wet or icy conditions. The step cover includes an extended clip portion for quickness and ease of attachment by bending outward so as to slide downward and then engage the rear portion of a sill step. The step cover is then secured to the sill step by screws or nuts and bolts.

A trapdoor assembly for use on railcars is provided. The trapdoor assembly is pivotable between an up position and a down position. In the up position, the trapdoor assembly provides access to stairs on the railcar so that passengers can egress between the railcar and a ground level platform at a rail station. In the down position, the trapdoor assembly covers the stairs and provides a platform so that passengers can egress between the railcar and an elevated platform at a rail station. The trapdoor assembly also includes an extendible platform for bridging the gap between the railcar and the elevated station when the trapdoor is in the down position and the railcar is stopped at the elevated station.

A trapdoor assembly for use on railcars is provided. The trapdoor assembly is pivotable between an up position and a down position. In the up position, the trapdoor assembly provides access to stairs on the railcar so that passengers can egress between the railcar and a ground level platform at a rail station. In the down position, the trapdoor assembly covers the stairs and provides a platform so that passengers can egress between the railcar and an elevated platform at a rail station. The trapdoor assembly also includes an extendible platform for bridging the gap between the railcar and the elevated station when the trapdoor is in the down position and the railcar is stopped at the elevated station.

The restaurant carriage includes a lower level and an upper level, and includes a preparation and service area that is arranged on the lower level.

The restaurant carriage includes a lower level and an upper level, and includes a preparation and service area that is arranged on the lower level.

A foldable handhold assembly for attachment to a railroad flatcar includes a handhold that has a pair of side rails connected with a horizontal grab bar. A pair of brackets, which each have a mounting surface conforming to the shape of the flatcar sill. The brackets each have a hinge that rotatably couples to the proximate end of one of the side rail, which enables the handhold to rotate about the hinges between a deployed position where the grab bar extends above the flatcar deck and a stowed position where the handhold extends below the flatcar deck. One of the brackets also has latch aligned to selectively retain the handhold at the deployed position.

A foldable handhold assembly for attachment to a railroad flatcar includes a handhold that has a pair of side rails connected with a horizontal grab bar. A pair of brackets, which each have a mounting surface conforming to the shape of the flatcar sill. The brackets each have a hinge that rotatably couples to the proximate end of one of the side rail, which enables the handhold to rotate about the hinges between a deployed position where the grab bar extends above the flatcar deck and a stowed position where the handhold extends below the flatcar deck. One of the brackets also has latch aligned to selectively retain the handhold at the deployed position.