FREIGHT CAR PROFILE

Gondolas

Open-top gondolas carry steel, scrap, aggregates and other loads that can be loaded from above.

What makes a gondola different

Unlike a hopper, a gondola usually has a flat floor rather than sloped discharge bays.

Common loads

Steel products, scrap metal, ties, stone and industrial materials are common gondola loads.

Many specialized designs

Gondolas can be adapted with covers, coils cradles, high sides or specialized unloading systems.

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