5,459 Cubic Foot Covered Hopper
Optimized to transport grain products, dry chemicals, and similar commodities
ABOUT THIS RAILCAR
TrinityRail® is a leading supplier of covered hoppers including mid-range cars for the efficient shipment of agricultural products. The 5,459 cubic foot covered hopper has a reduced car length and optimized volume, allowing for unit train movements with more cars, equaling more product per equivalent train length.
SPECIFICATIONS (APPROXIMATE)
Length Over Coupler Pulling Faces
55′-5″
Length Over Strikers
52′-9.5″
Extreme Height
15′-6″
Extreme Width
10′-8″
Estimated Lightweight
59,900 lbs.
Gross Rail Load
286,000 lbs.
Estimated Load Limit Based on 286,000 lbs Gross Rail Load
226,100 lbs.
Hatch Opening
24″ x 43′-8″
Discharge Opening
30″ x 30″ nominal (3)
Cubic Capacity
5,459 cu.ft.
FEATURES
Reduced Car Length and Increased Volume
Enhanced efficiencies for unit train movements with more cars equaling more product per equivalent train length.
Corrugated Side Construction
First produced by TrinityRail in 2005, the corrugated side construction helps maximize capacity while maintaining structural integrity.
Enhanced Load Limit
Shorter length and optimized car structure reduces weight. Payload of 226,100 pounds at 286,000 pound gross rail load contributes to better carload freight economics.
Through Center Sill
Lightweight design provides high structural integrity, lower weight, and allows better operation of outlet gates.
High Side Sill
Through-sill construction allows high placement of the side sill, allowing unloading personnel easier access to outlet gates and vibrator brackets.
Plate Draft Sill
Incorporates short overhang draft sill arrangement for improved management of buff and draft forces.
Proven Underframe Design
Steel underframe is engineered for strength and durability over the life of the car.
Round Side Design
Promotes better loading efficiency. Allows for maximum use of available cubic capacity and ease of lining application, if required.
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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