Auto rack rail car with end closure

An autorack rail road car comprising:

• a rail car body having a first end, a second end, and at least a first deck for carrying automobiles, said first deck extending between said first and second ends;
• said body having a non-folding door operable to control access to said rail road car;
• and
• said door having a deck access apparatus mounted thereto by which personnel can ascend said second deck when said door is in an open position.

An autorack rail road car having:

• a first deck upon which to carry wheeled vehicles, and a housing structure extending upwardly of said deck to define a space in which to shelter wheeled vehicles;
• said housing structure having a top chord distant from said deck, and a roof overspanning said first deck, said roof rising to a greater height than said top chord;
• at least a first pair of radial arm doors operable to control access to said autorack rail road car;
• at least a first of said radial arm doors being movable through an arcuate path relative to said first deck, said first of said radial arm doors extending to a height greater than said top chord;
• and
• said path of said first door being free of overhanging obstructions.