End-of-Car Systems and Components
Thousands of Amsted Rail end-of-car components for passenger cars and locomotives are in service, including H-tightlock couplers, yokes, knuckles, pins, and radial connectors. We’re uniquely positioned to meet all your needs, from replacement parts to complete assemblies, all manufactured and tested in the USA.
OEM End-of-Car Offerings
Only Amsted Rail stands ready to deliver bundled end-of-car systems for transit applications. Our American-made Type H Tightlock couplers, yokes, knuckles, draft gears, pins and radial connectors are designed for a variety of passenger car types, while optional crash energy management systems placed at rear-end of coupler/yoke assembly can provide extra passenger protection. Waughmat style draft gears are available as components and assemblies. For locomotives, we provide Type E & F couplers, yokes and draft gears, and we are the only North American supplier of new elastomeric locomotive draft gears.
Aftermarket Parts and Overhauls
Amsted Rail has the capacity to inspect and overhaul end-of-car systems and provide a full range of individual components, including those for locomotives. As a single-source supplier, you can depend on us for the most exclusive items. We are the only domestic supplier of couplers fitted with highly efficient elastomeric draft gears.
A century-long legacy of innovation and excellence
At Amsted Rail, we are passionate about making railways safer and more efficient through reliable railcar systems and components. For over 150 years, we’ve never stopped innovating our products and processes, and we continue to set the standard for performance and reliability. Let us show you.