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5161 CF CH

5,161 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper

ABOUT THIS RAILCAR

TrinityRail® is a leading provider of covered hoppers, including a 5,161 cubic foot covered hopper for the effective transport of agricultural and food-grade products. Outlet gate options offer flexible unloading for multiple commodities, especially grain and sugar.

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SPECIFICATIONS (APPROXIMATE)

Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces

60′- 0.5″

Length Over Strikers

57′ – 5″

Length Between Truck Centers

45′ – 9″

Truck Wheelbase

5′ – 10″

Extreme Height

15′ – 6″

Extreme Width

10′ – 8″

Estimated Lightweight

62,550 lbs.

Estimated Load Limit Based on 286,000 lbs. Gross Rail Load

223,450 lbs.

Hatch Opening

24″ X 47′ – 8”

Discharge Opening

30″ X 30″ (3)

Cubic Capacity

5,161 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 allows 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.

Flexible Hatch Configuration

Multiple hatch options are available to meet specific shipper needs.

Bolt-Up Gates

The bolt-up design provides a sturdy mounting configuration and allows for easy replacement as commodity needs dictate.

Interior Lining

The rounded sides and smooth interior allow for ease of lining and enhanced coating performance, when required for the commodity.

Vibrator Brackets

Pad and bracket construction protect the car from fatigue damage, minimizing maintenance.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

IF YOUR BUSINESS RELIES ON RAIL, YOU CAN RELY ON US.
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