NOVELTY - The system (10) has a rail car (22) that is provided with an opening. A first cover section (24) is operably attached to the rail car. A first cover movement mechanism is operably attached to the first cover section. A cover control system is provided with a first control component mounted with respect to the rail car so that first control component is in communication with first cover movement mechanism. A second control component is provided proximate to where second control component is desired to operate the system so as to communicate with first control component.    USE - Rail car cover system for transporting coal in vehicle such as rail car, truck or trailer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cover position sensing system discontinues operation of the opening system when the first and second cover sections are in the open or closed configuration and the opening system continues to operate after the cover sections reach the ends of their range of motion, the potential of damage to components of the rail car cover system is reduced. Hence, the rail car cover system in conjunction with the rail car provides near complete coal dust mitigation in a highly reliable manner. Since the first and second cover sections are moved in a closed configuration during the process of moving the train to the product loading location, the aerodynamic aspects of the train are enhanced to reduce the fuel that is consumed when the train is moving. Hence, the fuel efficiency of the train is enhanced. Since the potential of precipitation entering the rail car is reduced, the ability to unload the coal from the rail car is not affected. Since the control system can change the operational mode and technique used, the potential of unintentional or unauthorized operation of the rail car cover system can be reduced. Thus, higher level of security associated with the communication between the hand-held trigger and the control system on each of the rail cars can be achieved. Since the indicator can change from blinking at the first rate to being continuously illuminated when the cover position sensor indicates that the rail car cover system is in the fully open configuration, the hydraulic pump, control system and indicator are turned off. Thus, the power in the battery can be conserved effectively. The person can readily ascertain whether the blinking signifies the rail car cover system is operating normally or experiencing an error by the blinking rate of indicator. Hence, the indicator continuously illuminating in a second color indicates that there is a serious system fault which in turn prevents the rail car cover system from operating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating rail car cover system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rail car cover system on which the control system is used where the rail car cover system is in closed configuration.    Rail car cover system (10)    Rail car (22)    First cover section (24)    Second cover section (26)    Corner hinge mechanism (30)