Flatcars

Designs come in a variety of lengths, tonnage and capacities for specialized commodities that are not subject to damage from the elements.

89 Foot Pipe Flatcar

Commodities: pipe, rail

FeatureAttribute
Support risers anchored to deckEasier to load and unload freight
Side BracketsUsed to brace the load without using cables
Wood or Steel FloorsNail blocking and bracing to the floor for a damage-free, secure shipment
Length of Car89 ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 220,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 147,000 to 202,000 lbs.

Plain Flatcar

Commodities: steel plate, machinery, steel beams

FeatureAttribute
Flat Even SurfaceCan drive machinery directly on to the car
Open DesignAbility to load/unload from several different positions
Wood or Steel FloorsNail blocking and bracing to the floor for a damage-free, secure shipment
Length of Car60 and 89 ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 250,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 147,000 to 202,000 lbs.

Specialized Flat

Commodities: Tractors, military vehicles, steel plate, steel beams

FeatureAttribute
4 ChannelsChannels run the length of the car
Chain Tie Down DevicesChain tie down devices run along the channels on both sides of the car
Wood or Steel FloorsNail blocking and bracing
Length of Car89 or 60 ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 145,000 to 160,000 lbs.

Bulkhead Flat

Commodities: Steel Plate, Pipe, Lumber

FeatureAttribute
Bulkheads on Both Sides of CarProtects loads from shifting
Open Car DesignLoad/unload from either side
Wood or Steel FloorsNail blocking and bracing to the floor for a damage-free, secure ride
Secured PointsUsed to attach various load restraints
Stake Pocket4 x 4 optional vertical poles create side rails for a secure load
Length of Car60 ft. or 62 ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 142,100 to 210,000 lbs.

Log Flat 89 Feet

Commodities: Poles, logs

FeatureAttribute
Reinforced permanent steel stakesEasier to secure the load
Inside Length of Car89 ft.
Gross Weight on Rail286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 180,000 to 194,000 lbs.
Size of FleetApproximately 60

Loading and Unloading

Contact our Shipment Quality Engineers for planning assistance with loading or unloading.