Covered Hopper - Small
SPECIFICATIONS
Cubic Capacity: 2,700 - 3,250 cu. ft.
Gross Rail Loads: 263,000 - 286,000 lbs.
Hatch Styles: Trough - Round
Gate Types: Gravity
Compartments: 2 - 3
COMMODITIES
Sand
Perlite
Roofing Granules
Cement
Generally used in the shipping of commodities that weigh 60 + pounds per cubic foot. Cement and sand make up most of the carloads originated in small covered hopper cars. Typically equipped with round/circular hatch covers varying from 20 to 30 inches in diameter.