A funicular intended particularly for transporting heavy loads between an upstream station (10) and a downstream station (12), comprises a track (14), preferably a railway, connecting the upstream station (10) to the downstream station (12), a vehicle (16)running on the track (14) and at least one towing cable (30) in closed loop having a first towing section (32.1) passing over a first pulley (20.1) of the upstream station and over a first return pulley (26) fixed to the vehicle (16) and a second towing section (32.2), in all ways separate from the first towing section and passing over the return pulley (26) and over a second pulley (20.2) of the upstream station (10).

A multiple-axle railcar having a load supported by an upper span bolster attached to a plurality of lower span bolsters is disclosed. A group of axles are attached to each lower span bolster using truck assemblies. The method of manufacturing the span bolsters involves fabricating and joining the components of the span bolsters in a manner that forms a camber in the unloaded span bolster.

A method for manufacturing a multiple axle railcar utilizing a non-stressed span bolster is disclosed. The span bolster supports the load of the railcar using camber to efficiently distribute the load from the railcar among the truck assemblies and axles. The manufacturing method discloses the fabrication and layout of a span bolster where non-stressed camber is incorporated into the structural elements of the span bolster. The camber is produced geometrically by parallelogram shaped plates supporting the weight of the railcar. The amount of camber may be modified for different load ratings. The railcar and span bolster are constructed of alloy steel to minimize railcar tare weight and maximize load capacity.

A method for manufacturing a multiple axle railcar utilizing a non-stressed span bolster is disclosed. The span bolster supports the load of the railcar using camber to efficiently distribute the load from the railcar among the truck assemblies and axles. The manufacturing method discloses the fabrication and layout of a span bolster where non-stressed camber is incorporated into the structural elements of the span bolster. The camber is produced geometrically by parallelogram shaped plates supporting the weight of the railcar. The amount of camber may be modified for different load ratings. The railcar and span bolster are constructed of alloy steel to minimize railcar tare weight and maximize load capacity.