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Vehicle - Rail - Rolling Stock (Freight) - Tank Car - Single Dome, 39 Foot

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Vehicle - Rail - Rolling Stock (Freight) - Tank Car - Single Dome, 39 Foot

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Name Tank Car, Single Dome, 39 Foot
Region North America
Category Rail
Type Rolling Stock (Freight)
SubType Tank Car
Variety Single Dome, 39 Foot
Manufacturer Various (Details)
Era NA Era III: Transition (1939 - 1957)



History: Single Dome tank cars are a railroad staple. They have been around since the first half of the 20th century. This length car can handle about 10,000 gallons. These railcars carry a wide array of commodities, including liquid fertilizers, chemicals, fuel oils and asphalt, and food-grade oils. Tank cars can be pressurized or non-pressurized, insulated or non-insulated. Single dome cars carry only a single commodity at once. Food-service tank cars may be lined with stainless steel, glass, or plastic. Tank cars carrying dangerous goods are generally made of different types of steel, depending on the intended cargo and operating pressure. They may also be lined with rubber or coated with specialized coatings for tank protection or product purity purpose. The tank heads are also stronger to prevent ruptures during accidents.

One common version is the ACF Type 27 jacketed tank car with expansion dome which was in common use by many railroads and oil companies.

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Item created by: gdm on 2018-01-31 09:16:11. Last edited by gdm on 2018-02-15 13:03:48

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