INTERMODAL INNOVATION: STILL COMING ON STRONG
Equipment technology for intermodal handling is evolving rapidly as a dozen organizations push research and development for new rail equipment to meet a projected expansion of piggyback markets. The long-sought standardization of cars for universal interchange is getting less attention than maximizing efficiency of movement; some very specialized concepts are evolving for specific markets, and innovative designs such as articulation, well-type bodies and single-axle trucks are winning adherents.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1586268
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Corporate Authors:
Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
508 Birch Street
Bristol, CT United States 06010 - Publication Date: 1981-3-30
Media Info
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: p. 34
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Serial:
- Railway Age
- Volume: 182
- Issue Number: 6
- Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
- ISSN: 0033-8826
- Serial URL: http://www.railwayage.com
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Articulated cars; Container on flat car; Dual mode vehicles; Flat cars; Freight cars; Intermodal services; Piggyback transportation; Trailer on flat car; Vehicle design
- Uncontrolled Terms: Roadrailer
- Old TRIS Terms: Freight car design; Single axle trucks
- Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00334299
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jun 12 1981 12:00AM