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A covered hopper railcar

3,281 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper

ABOUT THIS RAILCAR

TrinityRail® is a provider of covered hoppers, including the 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

Capacity

3,281 c.f.

Load Limit

232,600 lbs.

Lightweight

53,400 lbs.

Extreme Length

41′-10.5″

Frame 49

HOPPER SLOPES

The steep hopper slopes and valley angles enhance the product flow. They also promote the full clean-out of the car.

FLEXIBLE HATCH CONFIGURATIONS

The shipper can choose from different hatch options to match their specific needs. Various combinations for loading can be supplied to meet the user’s needs.

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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A welder maintains a railcar.

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.

A new railcar part is ready for installation

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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