A patient transport conveyor for conveying a patient on a liner between a first elevation and a second elevation includes a rail containing conveyor having a first end for placement at the first elevation and a second end for placement at the second elevation. The rail containing conveyor includes first and second spaced generally parallel rail members extending generally between the first and second ends. The first and second rail members define a litter receiving space for receiving the litter and maintaining the litter on the conveyor. A guide member extends generally between the first and second ends. The guide member configured for being engaged with the litter to help maintain the litter in the litter receiving space. A coupler is disposed at the first end and is configured for coupling the transport conveyor to an anchoring at the first elevation for maintaining the position of the transport conveyor.