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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2024
Herzog Railroad Services, Inc., St. Joseph, MO (US);
Aaron Q. Neeley, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Herzog Railroad Services, Inc., St. Joseph, MO (US);
Abstract
A catenary installation consist for construction of an overhead catenary system. The consist includes gondola-style cars with rails mounted along sidewalls thereof to enable wheeled apparatus to move therealong. The cars are configured for fabrication, storage, and installation of catenary arms as well as cable terminations. Wheeled lifting apparatus are disposed on several of the segments and can travel between cars to obtain materials and to reach desired installation locations. Movability longitudinally of the apparatus provides great latitude to crews for completing installation activities without need to move or precisely position the consist as a whole. Fabrication facilities enable construction of catenary arms on the consist as needed to meet design characteristics of particular installations. A crew-segment is also included and provides restrooms, shelter, and other needs for crew members to increase crew member comfort and time on site.