HANDLING BULK COMMODITIES BY RAIL IN COVERED HOPPER CARS

The history of development of covered hopper cars in the U.S.A. is reviewed. The trend of freight cars in service from 1959 through 1974 is indicated and future prospects are outlined.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Powder Institute

  222 West Adams Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60606
• Authors:
  • Krug, J A
• Publication Date: 1978

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 28-39
• Serial:
  • Journal of Powder & Bulk Solids Technology
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: International Powder Institute

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk cargo handling; Cement; Chemicals; Covered hopper cars; Forecasting; Freight cars; Freight traffic; Grain; High capacity cars; History; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Grain trade
• Old TRIS Terms: Bulk handling; Cement traffic; Freight car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; History; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00322026
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 30 1980 12:00AM