Boxcar - Wikipedia
A boxcar is the North American and South Australian Railways term for a railroad car that is enclosed and generally used to carry freight. The boxcar, while not the simplest freight car design, is considered one of the most versatile since it can carry most loads.
Boxcars: Once Railroading's Ubiquitous Rail Car - American-Rails.com
Aug 29, 2024 — Railroad boxcars are perhaps not only the best-recognized pieces of equipment ever put into service but also one of the most identifiable symbols of the industry itself.
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What Are All of the Different Rail Car Types? - Union Pacific
See what rail cars look like and learn about the difference between these rail equipment types: autorack, boxcar, centerbeam, covered hopper, coil car, flatcar, gondola, intermodal equipment, refrigerated boxcar, open-top hopper, tank car and well car
Railcar Guide & Fleet Specifications | Norfolk Southern
5 days ago — Norfolk Southern offers railcar capacity across a number of strategic, interchangeable car types that serve a wide variety of markets. The below guide focuses on the main railcar types we provide for standard commodities.
Their era ended long ago, but the last 40-foot boxcars endure
May 14, 2013 — In the spirit of the American freight train, here’s an interesting fact, courtesy of friends at the Association of American Railroads: Of the 1.55 million freight cars in service in North America, we’re down to 18 or fewer 40-foot boxcars that are still listed in UMLER, the service that tracks freight cars in revenue service in North America.
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What Is a Boxcar Rail Car? - Union Pacific
When you think “rail car,” chances are your mind’s eye pictures a boxcar. Featured in books, movies and television, boxcars may be one of the most iconic pieces of railroad equipment and are certainly the most recognizable.
The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Railroad Boxcar - R2 Logistics
Apr 4, 2022 — For nearly 200 years, the boxcar has been a symbol of the railroad and freight industry. While their specifications have evolved since their humble beginnings, they remain a valuable means of transporting goods across the contiguous United States.
The Evolution of the 1937 AAR design boxcar - Protocraft
In 1941, the A.A.R. approved an optional taller design with a 10’-6” inside height, commonly known as the Modified 1937 AAR boxcar. These quickly became the 40’ boxcars of choice by most railroads, particularly those located in the Midwest.