Open-Top Hoppers

Large Open-Top Hopper

Commodities: Coal, Petroleum Coke, Sand, Rock

FeatureAttribute
Open TopQuick and easy loading of heavy bulk commodities not affected by weather
Outlet Gates
  • Used for rapid discharge of product
  • 3 to 4 compartments per car
Rotary CouplerUsed primary for coal unit trains
Outside Length of CarRange from 51 to 57 ft.
Cubic CapacityRange from 3,483 to 4,685 cu. ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 185,000 to 243,800 lbs.
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Small Open-Top Hopper

Commodities: Sand, Rock, Copper Concentrate

FeatureAttribute
Open TopQuick and easy loading of heavy bulk commodities not affected by weather
Outlet Gates
  • Used for rapid discharge of product
  • 2 to 3 compartments per car
Outside Length of CarRange from 37 to 44 ft.
Cubic CapacityRange from 2,300 to 2,800 cu. ft.
Gross Weight on RailRange from 263,000 to 286,000 lbs.
Load LimitRange from 166,000 to 230,300 lbs.
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Loading and Unloading

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