NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING THE TRANSPORTATION OF COAL

This paper reviews progress in rail and related technologies for handling coal. It covers dumping of coal from railroad cars, hopper car design, loading facilities, and environmental protection. Brief mention is made of blending and weighing.

• Corporate Authors:

  Railway Systems and Management Association

  181 East Lake Shore Drive
  Chicago, IL  United States  60611
• Authors:
  • Cooke Jr, S T
  • Carlton, K
• Publication Date: 1973

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 22 p.
• Serial:
  • Railway Management Review
  • Volume: 73
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Railway Systems and Management Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk cargo handling; Coal; Coal industry; Freight cars; Freight traffic; Hopper cars; Materials management
• Old TRIS Terms: Bulk handling
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054141
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 3 1974 12:00AM