AAR Type H coupler

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:railway_coupler
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Tightlock coupler
gptkbp:compatibleWith AAR Type E coupler (in emergency situations)
gptkbp:designedFor passenger cars
gptkbp:feature prevents accidental uncoupling
tightlock mechanism
vertical interlocking knuckles
gptkbp:introducedIn mid-20th century
gptkbp:material cast steel
gptkbp:provides improved anti-telescoping protection
gptkbp:replacedBy older Janney coupler designs
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:Association_of_American_Railroads
AAR S-119
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Amtrak
commuter railroads in the United States
gptkbp:usedFor improved safety in passenger service
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:North_American_railroads
gptkbp:weight approximately 78 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Janney_coupler
gptkb:Janney_(AAR)_coupler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AAR Type H coupler