Flatcar

RTEX Railcar Sales and Leasing provides flatcars for the transportation of oversized, heavy, and irregularly shaped freight that cannot be easily accommodated in enclosed railcars. Flatcars feature an open deck design that allows for flexible loading from above or from the side using cranes, forklifts, or other heavy lifting equipment.

These railcars are commonly used across industrial, construction, and manufacturing sectors where cargo dimensions or weight exceed standard railcar limitations. Flatcars allow shippers to move large components, structural materials, and equipment efficiently across the North American rail network.

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Common Commodities Shipped on Flatcars

Steel plate and structural steel
Pipe and tubular steel products
Construction equipment
Industrial machinery
Lumber and finished forest products
Prefabricated building components
Utility poles
Large transformers and energy infrastructure equipment
Military vehicles and equipment
Intermodal containers

Flatcar Configurations

Standard Flatcars (60’–89’)
Bulkhead Flatcars (designed for lumber and building materials)
Centerbeam Flatcars (forest products and dimensional lumber)
Heavy-Duty Flatcars (oversized industrial equipment)
Intermodal Flatcars
Depressed Center Flatcars (for tall or oversized loads)
Spine Cars (intermodal service)

Industries Served

Steel manufacturing
Construction and infrastructure development
Forest products and lumber producers
Heavy equipment manufacturing
Energy and utility infrastructure
Intermodal logistics providers