New 100-ton, high-capacity designs to basic Pullman-Standard PS-2 cars are introduced; variations in options for new line include full-length trough hatch, with multiple covers, either fiberglass or steel; individual circular hatches, either 20- or 30-in. diam, with 20-in. size having three screw-type hold-down locks for extra sanitary protection for chemical industry; interiors lined or unlined to meet customer specifications; and gravity, combination gravity-pneumatic or straight pneumatic discharge gates; important feature of new cars is raised side sills; raising side sills reduces depth and weight of side sheets; welded design is intended to give maximum protection to structure when car shakers are used.
High capacity covered hoppers
Ry Locomotives Cars
Railway Locomotives and Cars ; 139 , n 11
1965
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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