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Covered Hopper, 4-Bay, Ribside

Vehicle - Rail - Rolling Stock (Freight) - 4-Bay Ribside
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NameCovered Hopper, 4-Bay, Ribside
RegionNorth America
CategoryRail
TypeRolling Stock (Freight)
SubTypeCovered Hopper
Variety4-Bay Ribside
ManufacturerVarious (Details)
EraNA Era IV: 2nd Gen Diesel (1958 - 1978)
Source of TextTroveStar



History: Right into the 1960s, grain typically was carried by 40' boxcars. They were difficult to load and to unload, but they had the huge advantage that they could be repurposed for other kinds of freight during the times when not needed for the grain rush. However, the 1960s were a tough time for the railroads. Due to competition from interstate trucking, the railroads were forced to innovate to stay competitive. This resulted in the development of the large volume covered grain hopper. The cars could handle any bulky low-density commodity that needed protection from the elements. Grain was the natural load for these cars, and Southern was a leading innovator with this type of car. They developed the 'Big John' which was quickly emulated by many other railroads.
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Item created by: gdm on 2019-02-15 13:42:36. Last edited by gdm on 2019-02-16 06:01:04

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