4750 Covered Hopper Railcars for Lease

RTEX Rail currently has 4750 cubic foot covered hopper railcars available for lease or sale. These high-capacity railcars are commonly used for transporting plastic pellets, grain, fertilizer, and other dry bulk commodities across North America.

Covered hopper railcars provide excellent protection from weather while allowing for efficient loading and gravity discharge at destination facilities.

Railcar Specifications

• Car Type: Covered Hopper

• Capacity: 4750 cu ft

• Gross Rail Load: 286,000 lbs

• Gate Type: Gravity discharge

• Typical Commodities: Plastic pellets, grain, sand, fertilizer

Common Uses

These railcars are frequently used by:

• Agricultural shippers

• Industrial manufacturers

• Bulk commodity distributors

Railcar Leasing and Sales

RTEX Rail works with shippers and logistics providers to supply reliable railcar leasing solutions. Our team helps customers secure railcars quickly to keep supply chains moving.

View additional inventory on our Available Railcars page.

Request Availability

To learn more about covered hopper railcars for lease or sale, contact RTEX Rail today.

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Rapid Discharge Coal Gondolas – Aluminum Rotary (BNSF Delivery)

RTEX Railcar Leasing & Sales has 100 rapid discharge coal gondolas available for lease or sale, designed for efficient unloading in unit train service. These aluminum-bodied rotary dump cars are engineered for high-capacity bulk commodity transportation and are well suited for coal, aggregates, and other heavy bulk materials.

Built by TrinityRail, these cars feature a lightweight aluminum body with steel underframe, allowing for high payload capacity while maintaining durability for demanding bulk service. The cars utilize a rapid discharge door system and rotary couplers, enabling efficient unloading at modern coal and bulk commodity terminals.

With a 119-ton load limit and up to 4,603 cubic feet of capacity, these cars are optimized for unit train operations across the North American rail network.

Key Specifications

• Car Type: Rapid Discharge Coal Gondola

• Construction: Aluminum body with steel underframe

• Load Limit: ~237,000 lbs (119 tons)

• Light Weight: ~49,000 lbs

• Cubic Capacity:

  • 4,207 cu. ft. level full

  • 4,603 cu. ft. with 10″ heap

• Inside Length: ~48’ 2”

• Inside Height: ~13’ 6”

• Truck Centers: ~40’ 6”

• Gross Rail Load: 286,000 lbs

• Unloading System: Rapid discharge hopper doors with pneumatic door operating system

• Rotary Couplers: Designed for rotary dump operations

Typical Commodities

These cars are commonly used for:

• Thermal and metallurgical coal

• Petcoke

• Crushed stone and aggregates

• Iron ore and mineral concentrates

• Other heavy bulk commodities moving in unit train service

Operational Advantages

• Rapid discharge door system enables fast unloading without rotary dumpers.

• Rotary couplers allow compatibility with rotary dump facilities.

• Aluminum body construction maximizes payload while reducing tare weight.

• Designed for unit train service, ideal for large-scale bulk commodity movements.

Availability

These rapid discharge gondolas are available for lease or sale through RTEX Railcar Leasing & Sales. Cars can be structured into unit train fleets or deployed for long-term bulk commodity transportation programs.

Contact RTEX for availability, pricing, and fleet positioning options.

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RTEX Railcar Leasing & Sales currently has 43 Plate F high-cube boxcars available for lease or sale, located in South Dakota on BNSF Railway. These 60′ boxcars offer large cubic capacity and wide plug-door access, making them ideal for shippers requiring efficient loading of palletized or bulky commodities.

Designed for modern freight requirements, these cars feature Plate F clearance, 16-foot double plug doors, and 18-inch end-of-car cushioning, helping protect lading during transit while allowing efficient loading and unloading operations.

With 7,600 cubic feet of capacity and a 286,000 lb. gross rail load rating, these cars provide excellent payload capability for a wide variety of non-food commodities moving across the North American rail network.

Key Specifications

Typical Commodities

These high-cube boxcars are well suited for:

• Paper and packaging products

• Lumber and building materials

• Palletized consumer goods

• Appliances and machinery

• Metals and fabricated products

• Beverage containers and dry packaged good

Availability

Available Immediately

Contact RTEX Railcar Leasing & Sales for pricing, lease terms, or routing options.

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RTEX Rail offers EMD GP40-2 locomotives for sale or lease, one of the most widely used and reliable road-switcher locomotives in North America. GP40-2 units are ideal for shortline railroads, switching operations, and regional freight service.

RTEX Rail currently has EMD GP60 locomotives available for sale or lease. These high-horsepower locomotives are designed for mainline freight service, heavy switching, and regional railroad operations, delivering dependable power and performance.