Development of containerization predicated on integration of all modes of transportation; efforts made by railroads as exemplified by Plan 1 of trailer-on-flat-car service transporting loaded trailers or semitrailers of motor carriers over rail; cars designed for piggybacking; equipment for piggyback and containers such as 85-ft car with stanchions for trailers folded down; methods of loading and unloading; cranes and unloading devices used.


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    Title :

    Container development in railroad industry


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1961



    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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