Coal Cars
Thermal Coal
Rotary Aluminum Gondola
All specifications are approximate and may vary between car builders and car owner specifications.
| Specifications Table | Diagram |
|---|---|
| Coupled Length | 53.1 ft |
| Net Carrying Capacity | 121 tons |
| Gross Weight on Rail | 143 tons |
| Door Actuation | N/A |
Aluminum Bottom Discharge
All specifications are approximate and may vary between car builders and car owner specifications.
| Specifications Table | Diagram |
|---|---|
| Coupled Length** | 53.1 ft |
| Net Carrying Capacity | 117 tons |
| Gross Weight on Rail | 143 tons |
| Door Actuation | Remote Air Activated Release |
** Required length for rotary gondolas but only required for bottom discharge equipment if equipped with rotary couplers.
Steel Manual Hopper
All specifications are approximate and may vary between car builders and car owner specifications.
| Specifications Table | Diagram |
|---|---|
| Coupled Length** | 53.1 ft |
| Net Carrying Capacity* | 102 tons |
| Gross Weight on Rail* | 131.5 tons |
| Door Actuation | Manual Door Release |
* Majority of steel equipment in coal service is restricted to 131.5 gross weight on rail. Some recently built equipment is capable of 143 tons.
** Required length for rotary gondolas but only required for bottom discharge equipment if equipped with rotary couplers.
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