TRAINLOAD IRON-ORE TRAFFIC

This article describes the Unit Trains used to haul iron ore in Britain. The cars are equipped with AAR type F couplers, with one end having a rotary coupler. Loading and unloading facilities are described.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Ian Allan Limited

  Terminal House
  Shepperton, Middlesex  England  TW17 8AS
• Authors:
  • Craigmite, P
• Publication Date: 1974-4

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 136-139
• Serial:
  • MODERN RAILWAYS
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue Number: 307
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0026-8356

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight traffic; Iron ores; Unit trains
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054335
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 10 1974 12:00AM