THE CASE FOR THE "BATHTUB" CAR

For the past six years CP Rail has been using a specially- designed bathtub gondola for hauling coal shipments. The economics resulting from the lower tare weight of this type of car is discussed with reference to reduced fuel costs, reduced track maintenance, and increased pay loads.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/4175009
• Corporate Authors:

  Murphy-Richter Publishing Company

  20 North Wacker Driver
  Chicago, IL  United States  60606
• Authors:
  • Tenney, H B
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 54-56
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 20
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Gondola cars
• Identifier Terms: Canadian Pacific
• Old TRIS Terms: Bathtub gondolas
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00153055
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Canadian National Railways, Headquarters Library
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM