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==Typical Principles of Operations== | ==Typical Principles of Operations== | ||
*Pneumatic Center Drive Wheels in the lowered position, the railcar mover is moved under its own power to the track location. | *Pneumatic Center Drive Wheels in the lowered position, the railcar mover is moved under its own power to the track location. | ||
*The railcar mover is positioned on the rails, and the Pneumatic Center Drive Wheels are moved to the raised position. | *The railcar mover is positioned on the rails, and the Pneumatic Center Drive Wheels are moved to the raised position. | ||
*The railcar mover is driven into position at the end of the vehicle to be moved. | *The railcar mover is driven into position at the end of the vehicle to be moved. | ||
*If the car is to be moved by the coupler, the car is secured to the railcar mover by means of a custom built mechanical coupler (E Type or transit coupler) or tow bar. | *If the car is to be moved by the coupler, the car is secured to the railcar mover by means of a custom built mechanical coupler (E Type or transit coupler) or tow bar. | ||
*With the railcar mover in place, the unit can be engaged to move the car in either direction. | *With the railcar mover in place, the unit can be engaged to move the car in either direction. | ||