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A method and apparatus for loading bulk materials is disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a track and a frame movable on the track between a retracted and extended position. A first plate is movably mounted on the frame, and a ram is operably connected to the first plate for m

A method and apparatus for loading bulk materials is disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a track and a frame movable on the track between a retracted and extended position. A first plate is movably mounted on the frame, and a ram is operably connected to the first plate for moving it between a retracted and extended position. A feeder may also secured to the frame. In operating a press such as the one disclosed, the frame and plate are moved within the container, a compressible material is transferred into the container, the compressible material is compressed, and the frame and plate are moved to a position outside the container. The steps of transferring compressible material into the container and compressing it may be repeated as desired. The frame may also be equipped with a second plate in which case one plate may be compressing material while additional compressible material is simultaneously being transferred into another portion of the container. The container may be a rail car, and the compressible material may be selected from the group consisting of cottonseed, cottonseed hulls, rice hulls, rice mill feed, and soy bean hulls.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of loading rail cars, comprising:(a) moving a press from a first position outside of a first rail car to a second position wherein at least a portion of said press is within said first rail car;(b) after step (a), transferring a compressible material into said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of loading rail cars, comprising:(a) moving a press from a first position outside of a first rail car to a second position wherein at least a portion of said press is within said first rail car;(b) after step (a), transferring a compressible material into said first rail car;(c) compressing said compressible material within said first rail car;(d) moving said press from said second position to said first position outside of said first rail car;(e) aligning a second rail car with said press;(f) moving said press from said first position to a third position wherein at least a portion of said press is within said second rail car;(g) after step (f), transferring a compressible material into said second rail car;(h) compressing said compressible material within said second rail car; and(i) moving said press from said third position to a fourth position outside of said second rail car.