2,480-CUBIC-FOOT RDL-A LONGITUDINAL RAPID DISCHARGE OPEN TOP HOPPER
ABOUT THIS RAILCAR
TrinityRail® is a leading provider of open hopper railcar solutions, including the 2,480-cubic-foot RDL-A longitudinal rapid discharge hopper — featuring the simple and efficient Rapid Discharge® longitudinal door system with independent door operation, enhanced car body strength, 60-degree slope sheets and wide door openings to aid the free flowing of materials.
SPECIFICATIONS (APPROXIMATE)
Inside Length
29′-11.1875″
Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces
44′-11.5″
Inside Width
9′-10″
Extreme Width
10′-7.5″
Extreme Height
13′-5″
Length Over Strikers
42′-4″
Length Between Truck Centers
29′-11.5″
Truck Wheel Base
5′-10″
Capacity, Level-Full
2,480 C.F.
Capacity, 10″ Heap
2,725 C.F.
Estimated Light Weight
55,990 lbs.
Gross Rail Load
286,000 lbs.
Estimated Load Limit
230,750 lbs.
FEATURES
RAPID DISCHARGE® LONGITUDINAL DOOR SYSTEM
Enhances operational efficiencies and promotes discharge between the rails.
FULLY ADJUSTABLE DOOR
Provides ease of maintenance as well as reduced out-of-service time.
END PLATFORMS FULLY GRATED
Provides ease of access.
60° SLOPE SHEETS & WIDE DOOR OPENINGS
Enhance free flowing unloading, further enhancing efficiency.
HYBRID BODY CONSTRUCTION
Delivers corrosion resistance and a lighter weight through steel, aluminum, and stainless steel material options.
POSITIVE DOOR SEAL
Helps to eliminate virtually all fines.
CAR BODY STRENGTH
Durable car body construction with robust end and hopper slope sheets, CSC center
sill, and a heavy-duty top chord.
INDEPENDENT DOOR OPERATION
Allows for greater control over product discharge, improving efficiency.
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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