Boxcar
An enclosed rectangular body with sliding or plug doors on the sides.
Covered Hopper
A roofed car with loading hatches on top and sloped discharge bays underneath.
Tank Car
A cylindrical tank mounted on railroad trucks, built in many pressure and non-pressure designs.
Gondola
An open-top car with solid sides and usually a flat floor, commonly used for steel, scrap, and heavy bulk materials.
Flatcar
A flat deck with little or no side structure, used for machinery, military equipment, lumber, and oversized loads.
Autorack
A tall enclosed or partially enclosed car designed to carry automobiles and light trucks.
Centerbeam
A specialized flatcar with a tall center partition used mainly for lumber and building products.
Intermodal Well Car
A low-slung car that carries shipping containers, often in double-stack service.
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