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hourglass-autorack

HOURGLASS® AUTORACK

ABOUT THIS RAILCAR

TrinityRail® is a top provider of railcars, including an 89’ – 4” bi-level Hourglass® Convertible autorack. The Hourglass® autorack features include additional interior width for enhanced ergonomics and operational efficiencies.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Car Type

Bi-Level

Configuration

Hourglass Convertible

Flat

LLRS

Length Over End Sill

89’– 4″

Door

SSRD

A-Deck Clearance

89″ Min.

B-Deck Clearance

94″ Min.

C-Deck Clearance

N/A

FEATURES

Expanded Interior Width

Provides up to 10 inches of additional width for much of the length of the car.

Improved Crew Access

Extra room allows crew members easier access around vehicles, helping reduce stressful body positions during loading and unloading.

Increased Shipping Capacity

On certain models, manufacturers can increase vehicles per deck from two to four, doubling shipping capacity.

Reduced Vehicle Damage

Additional clearance helps reduce opportunities for door and fender dings, which are primary claims items in auto shipments.

Standard Load Compatibility

Car is 89’-4” long over end sills, allowing it to fit within standard load patterns.

SSRD Door Design

Promotes safe, reliable operation for improved performance during loading, unloading, and transit.

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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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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.

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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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