Covered hopper railcars are equipped with both gravity discharge and pneumatic unloading systems, allowing compatibility with a broad range of rail-served facilities across plastics, agriculture, construction, and industrial markets. Covered hoppers can also be lined to protect both car and commodities.

Common Commodities

• Plastic pellets and resins (PE, PP, PVC)
• Grain (corn, wheat, soybeans)
• Animal feed
• Fertilizer
• Cement
• Fly ash
• Industrial sand
• Salt
• Dry chemicals
• Starch and powders
• Mineral products
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Configurations

• Pressure Differential Covered Hoppers
• Pneumatic Covered Hoppers
• Gravity Gate Covered Hoppers
• Small Cube Covered Hoppers (2,950–3,300 cu ft)
• Mid-Size Covered Hoppers (3,500–4,000 cu ft)
• Large Cube Covered Hoppers (4,550–5,400 cu ft)
• Jumbo Covered Hoppers (5800+ cu ft)
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Industries Served

• Petrochemical and plastics manufacturers
• Grain elevators and agricultural processors
• Cement and construction material producers
• Industrial mineral suppliers
• Chemical producers