Do you have a very large product or piece of equipment you need to move? Consult with the professionals at BNSF. We have decades of experience moving a wide range of raw materials and finished goods.
Do you have a very large product or piece of equipment you need to move? Consult with the professionals at BNSF. We have decades of experience moving a wide range of raw materials and finished goods.
Determine if your shipment is an oversized load according to BNSF by using the following criteria:
Note: The above specifications apply to BNSF only, other rail carriers may have different definitions of oversized loads.
To obtain a rate for machinery and oversized, please use BNSF's online pricing tools .
Before scheduling an oversized shipment, please read the following guidelines:
For shipments that are oversized, your clearance request lets us officially initiate the process to confirm that our infrastructure can handle your load. To submit your clearance request, log in to BNSF.com, go to the PLAN tab, and select Oversized Clearance Request. We evaluate primary and secondary routes and let you know your best shipping option. You'll also receive a proposal number that you'll need through the rest of the process. Each request includes a $1,000 fee, which is refundable on all proposals that become actual loads on BNSF, within one year. Read more about the Pay-for-Proposal fee refund.
Note: Clearance requests must be submitted to the originating rail carrier. To submit your clearance request, you will need to establish your loading and unloading sites, then log in to BNSF.com.
The next step is to request the railcars you'll need. Log in to BNSF.com and select the PLAN tab. To request a heavy-duty railcar, select Oversized Equipment Request Form. You'll need your proposal number and the railcar series or equipment car initial and number. To request a standard machinery flatcar, select the Railcar Equipment Request Form.
Note: Availability of railcars is subject to current supply conditions, so please allow 4 weeks for delivery.
Next, you'll need to load and secure your railcar according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Open Top Loading Rules. Contained within the AAR rules are specific diagrams for loading configurations, as well as the general rules that you must follow. To obtain a copy of the AAR Open Top Loading Rules Manual, visit the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. website, call 800-544-RAIL or e-mail pubs@ttci.aar.com.
Note: It is the shipper's responsibility to correctly load and secure the load.
Proper shipping instructions are essential for BNSF to provide the correct transportation services and invoice at the appropriate rate. To submit your shipping instructions, log in to BNSF.com and select the SHIP tab. You'll need the appropriate rate authority. For oversized loads, you'll also need your proposal number, and you'll need to select a special handling condition of "Extreme Dimension."
Note: You can also submit shipping instructions via EDI, through voice activation by calling 1-888-428-2673, or through the rail industry website www.steelroads.com.
All loaded oversized shipments must be approved before the shipment can receive final clearance and be moved. For shipments with an eight or more axle railcar, contact BNSF Inspections; for shipments with less than an eight-axle railcar, contact a BNSF mechanical foreman.
Some of the commodities transported include structural steel, pipe, steel plate and some lumber products.
Specifications Table | Diagram (56ft) | Diagram (60ft) | Diagram (62ft) | Diagram (66ft) | Diagram (70ft) |
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Inside Length | 56.8 ft | 60.8 ft | 62 ft | 66 ft | 70 ft |
Inside Width | 9.3 ft to 10.5 ft | 8.2 ft to 10.6 ft | 9.3 ft to 10.6 ft | 10 ft | 8.8 ft |
Lading Capacity | 143,500 to 196,000 lbs | 178,500 to 186,000 lbs | 163,400 to 205,100 lbs | 183,500 to 188,600 lbs | 173,800 to 181,200 lbs |
** All materials are provided for informational purposes only; BNSF makes no warranty regarding accuracy and shall not be liable for any errors and/or omissions. Materials are subject to change at any time without notice or publication. Please consult with the Equipment Department for the most up-to-date data.
Specifications Table | Diagram (HTTX) | Diagram (OTTX) | Diagram (TTHX) |
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Deck Length | 60 ft | 60 ft | 60 ft |
Deck Height - ATR | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
Deck Width | 10.6 ft | 10.6 ft | 10.6 ft |
Deck Type | Wood | Wood | Wood - with stake pockets |
Deck Fittings | Chains in 4 longitudinal channels, stake pockets | Chains in 4 longitudinal channels, stake pockets | Chains stored in side stake pockets (9 per side) |
Chain Count & Size | 36 ea 1/2 inch heavy duty chains, 12 ft in length | 48 ea 3/8 inch alloy chains, 8 ft in length | 18 ea 1/2 inch heavy duty chains, 8 ft in length |
Lading Capacity | 152,600 lbs (avg) | 153,800 lbs (avg) | 155,400 lbs (avg) |
Plate | B | B | B |
** All materials are provided for informational purposes only; BNSF makes no warranty regarding accuracy and shall not be liable for any errors and/or omissions. Materials are subject to change at any time without notice or publication. Please consult with the Equipment Department for the most up-to-date data.
Specifications Table | Diagram (ATSF/BNSF) |
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Deck Length | 68 ft |
Deck Height - ATR | 5.3 ft |
Deck Width | 9.6 ft |
Deck Type | Wood - with stake pockets |
Deck Fittings | Chains in 4 longitudinal channels, stake pockets |
Chain Count & Size | 40 ea 1/2 inch heavy duty chains, 9 ft in length |
Lading Capacity | 231,500 lbs (avg) |
Plate | B |
** All materials are provided for informational purposes only; BNSF makes no warranty regarding accuracy and shall not be liable for any errors and/or omissions. Materials are subject to change at any time without notice or publication. Please consult with the Equipment Department for the most up-to-date data.
Specifications Table | Diagram (ITTX) | Diagram (ITTX) | Diagram (TTDX) |
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Deck Length | 89 ft | 89 ft | 89 ft |
Deck Height - ATR | 3.10 ft (Max. 7.8 ft including top-mounted hand brake) | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
Deck Width | 8.6 ft to 9 ft | 8.6 ft to 9 ft | 8.6 ft to 9 ft |
Deck Type | Steel | Wood | Steel |
Deck Fittings | Chains in 2 longitudinal channels | Chains in 4 longitudinal channels | Chains in 2 longitudinal channels |
Chain Count and Size | 36 ea 3/8 inch alloy chains, 10 ft in length | 36 ea 3/8 or 1/2 inch alloy chains, 10 ft in length | 16 ea 1/2 inch heavy duty chains, 9 ft in length |
Lading Capacity | 149,500 lbs (avg) | 142,000 lbs (avg) | 148,300 lbs (avg) |
Plate | B | B | B |
** All materials are provided for informational purposes only; BNSF makes no warranty regarding accuracy and shall not be liable for any errors and/or omissions. Materials are subject to change at any time without notice or publication. Please consult with the Equipment Department for the most up-to-date data.
The following section contains guidelines and information for the use of privately marked equipment where BNSF is the origination line-haul carrier.
The following is not all inclusive. However, equipment must comply with all of the following key mechanical requirements:
Foreign marked equipment is defined as equipment having reporting marks of a non-BNSF controlled railroad or equipment that contains non-private marks. Private marks are defined as equipment initials ending with an X, with the exception of TTX owned/controlled equipment.
Shippers have the ability to guarantee equipment supply through BNSF's Loading Origins Guarantee (LOGs) program. Log in to our Customer Portal to find more information.
To reserve a heavy duty car, contact TTX or Kasgro prior to making arrangements for shipment of freight.
Pricing/Rates | ||
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Area | Name | Contact |
Rate Requests | Easily search available rates, collaborate with BNSF on rates, as well as track the progress on rates for new opportunities. |
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Sales |
Tel: 623-463-4182 |
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Clearance |
Tel: 888-428-BNSF (2673) |
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Support |
Tel: 888-428-BNSF (2673) |
*You need a PIN to call and inquire about oversized shipments.
Shipment support |
Customer Support |
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