4,871 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper
Optimized to transport carbon black or similar products.
ABOUT THIS RAILCAR
TrinityRail® is a leading supplier of covered hoppers including a 4,871 cubic foot covered hopper for the efficient shipment of carbon black or similar products. The railcar’s interior and hopper design and valley angles improve product discharge, promoting a full clean-out of the car. The curved sides and smooth interior allow for ease of lining and enhanced coating performance.
SPECIFICATIONS (APPROXIMATE)
Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces
55′-1.5″
Length Between Truck Centers
42′-7″
Inside Length
50’-4.0625”
Extreme Height
15′-6″
Extreme Width
10′-8″
Estimated Lightweight
63,300 lbs.
Gross Rail Load
286,000 lbs.
Estimated Load Limit Based on 286,000 lbs Gross Rail Load
223,000 lbs.
Hatch Opening
28″-16″
Discharge Opening
15.25″ (2)
AAR Clearance
Plate C
Cubic Capacity
4,871 cu.ft.
FEATURES
Round Side Construction
Promotes better loading and unloading efficiency. Allows for maximum use of available cubic capacity.
High Side Sill
Enables easier access to outlet gates and vibrator brackets.
Round Roof
Improved structural integrity. Helps shed water and snow.
Steel Underframe
Steel Underframe- Provides strength and durability.
Hopper Slopes
Steep outside hopper slopes and valley angles enhance product flow and promote full cleanout of car.
Flexible Hatch
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.
Outlet Valves
This covered hopper features specialized gravity discharge outlets with butterfly valves, which provide streamlined unloading for carbon black service.
Sample Spouts
Each compartment of the car includes two sample spouts, facilitating pre-unloading product testing.
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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