18,528-Gallon Caustic Soda Tank Car
ABOUT THIS RAILCAR
TrinityRail’s extensive railcar product portfolio has a complete line of tank cars, including an 18,528-gallon coiled and insulated tank car designed to operate at a 286,000-pound gross rail load for the transportation of caustic soda.
SPECIFICATIONS
Shell Capacity
18,528 gal.
Stenciled Specification
DOT111A100W1
Commodity
Caustic Soda
Fittings Nozzle
20” Inside Diameter, CS Insert Nozzle Bolted CS Cover Plt w/ tank & nozz. reinf.
Gross Rail Load
286,000 lbs.
Draft Sill Design
Type 24 Stub Sill
Tank, Tangent to Tangent
34′-5.375″
Tank, ID
110.25″
Length over Coupler Pulling Faces
44′-11.5″
Tank Slope
0.2181 in/ft
Clearance Diagram, AAR
“B”
Full Shell Capacity
18,528 gal.
Estimated Light Weight
69,300 lbs
Load Limit @ GRL
216,700 lbs
Effective Capacity
18,157 gal.
FEATURES
Integrated Nozzle & Manway Design
Tank includes fittings nozzle and manway nozzle for operational access.
Sloped Tank Configuration
Designed to support efficient product flow and unloading.
Bottom Outlet Valve System
Includes bottom outlet valve for controlled discharge.
Coiled & Insulated Design
Built with heating coil and insulation for temperature-sensitive materials.
Fiberglass Insulation Layer
Includes 4″ fiberglass insulation for thermal performance.
286K Load Capacity
Designed for 286,000-pound gross rail load operations.
Lined Interior
Tank interior is lined for compatibility with caustic soda.
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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