Mill Gondola
FreightCar America offers several mill gondola cars available in both standard and heavy duty configurations. These cars feature FreightCar America's exclusive one-piece cold rolled center sill, cast draft sills, pinned side to end connections, and your choice of welded or riveted sides.
Specially equipped cars are available to provide safe and protected cargo delivery. Additional options to assist in the delivery of steel products are available to suit your needs including: covers, moveable bulkheads, and custom side heights to 6 feet.
FreightCar America produces mill gondola railcars to serve a large variety of transportation needs. Our constant innovation insures that FreightCar America will continue to improve and transform our line of mill gondola products to meet all of your shipping needs now and in the future.
Specifications and Dimensions |
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52' 6" Mill Gondola |
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Length |
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Inside |
52' 6" |
Over Pulling Face |
56' 11" |
Truck Centers |
42' 2-1/2" |
Width |
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Inside |
9' 6" |
Over Top Chord (extreme) |
10' 6-1/2" |
Height |
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Inside |
6' 0" |
Rail to Top of Corner Connection (extreme) |
9' 8-1/16" |
Capacity/Weights |
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Cubic Capacity |
2, 993CF |
Gross Rail Load |
286,000 Lbs. |
Light Weight (estimated) |
66,600 Lbs. |
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Load Limit |
219,400 Lbs. |
Center of Gravity |
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Level Loaded to 286,000 GRL |
70.2" |
Horizontal Curve Negotiability |
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Like Car |
221' |
Base Car |
220' |
