Rail car side screen protector

A railcar configured with one or more levels for transporting automobiles, the rail car comprising:

• a) one or more wheelsets;
• b) interior structure comprising a plurality of upstanding posts, sidewalls, a roof, and at least one deck for carrying automobiles;
• c) an interior space;
• d) wherein the plurality of upstanding posts are located on each lateral side of the interior space, and wherein the sidewalls are located on each lateral side of the interior space;
• and
• e) a plurality of protectors provided on the sidewalls, the protectors comprising a protector having:
• i) a body configured to mount to the railcar interior structure, the body including a wall;
• ii) at least one first bumper having a first end that is attached to the body at a joining location, and a free end;
• iii) at least one first bumper having a first end that is attached to the body at a joining location, and a free end;
• iv) wherein the first and second bumpers are arcuately configured;
• and
• v) wherein the first bumper and second bumper are deflectable in an upward or downward vertical direction relative to the body;
• f) wherein the protector is mounted to the sidewall with said bumpers disposed horizontally so that the first bumper is positioned at a vertical height that is higher than the vertical height of the second bumper;
• and
• g) wherein said bumpers project from the sidewall mounted body into the interior space.