3,281 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper
ABOUT THIS RAILCAR
TrinityRail® is a leading provider of covered hoppers, including a 3,281 cubic foot covered hopper. This car has a curved side design, which improves the efficiency of loading and unloading. The continuous through center sill reinforces the railcar structure which results in better performance of the outlet gates.
SPECIFICATIONS (APPROXIMATE)
Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces
41′-10.5″
Length Over Strikers
39′-3″
Length Between Truck Centers
27’-4”
Extreme Height
15′-4″
Extreme Width
10′-8″
Estimated Lightweight
53,400 lbs.
Gross Rail Load
286,000 lbs.
Estimated Load Limit Based on 286,000 lbs GRL
232,600 lbs.
Hatch Opening
30” dia. (3)
Discharge Opening
13” x 42” (2)
Cubic Capacity
3,281 cu. ft.
FEATURES
Round Side Construction
Promotes better loading and unloading efficiency. Allows for maximum use of available cubic capacity.
Through Center Sill
Provides greater structural integrity, lower weight, and enhanced operation of outlet gates.
High Side Sill
Enables easier access to outlet gates and vibrator brackets.
Round Roof
Improves structural integrity. Helps shed water and snow.
Steel Underframe
Provides strength and durability.
Hopper Slopes
Steep outside hopper slopes and valley angles enhance product flow and promote full clean-out of car.
Flexible Hatch Configuration
Multiple hatch options are available to meet specific shipper needs.
Interior Lining
Round side and smooth interior allow for ease of lining and enhanced coating performance, if required.
TRUST THE LEADER
IN RAILCAR LEASING
Our owned and managed fleet of more than 140,000 railcars is one of the largest and fastest growing in North America. Coupling our lease fleet with our comprehensive portfolio of railcar products and services positions us to provide tailored rail transportation solutions across nearly every industry.
IMPROVE SUPPLY CHAIN EFFECTIVENESS WITH
RSI LOGISTICS
From shipment tracking to status monitoring, yard management, and transloading, TrinityRail delivers the suite of logistics solutions that modern rail shippers need. This includes Trinsight®, our shipment and yard management platform, and the team and technology of RSI Logistics, a TrinityRail company.
The most effective fleets stay productive when they’re properly maintained. TrinityRail offers diverse services and strategic shop locations as well as mobile repair capabilities to keep your cars in service.
As one of North America’s leading railcar parts suppliers, our expertise drives the industry forward. With a deep parts inventory and our network of partners, we deliver the right part when you need it most.
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