Rapid Discharge Coal Gondolas – Aluminum Rotary
Quantity: 100
Availability: Available
Description: 100 Aluminum Open Top Hoppers. FreeLimited Time BNSF Move! 286GRL. Rapid Discharge System.
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Rapid Discharge Coal Gondolas – Aluminum Rotary
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
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Car Type: Rapid Discharge Coal Gondola
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Construction: Aluminum body with steel underframe
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Load Limit: ~237,000 lbs (119 tons)
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Light Weight: ~49,000 lbs
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Cubic Capacity:
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4,207 cu. ft. level full
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4,603 cu. ft. with 10″ heap
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Inside Length: ~48’ 2”
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Inside Height: ~13’ 6”
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Truck Centers: ~40’ 6”
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Gross Rail Load: 286,000 lbs
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Unloading System: Rapid discharge hopper doors with pneumatic door operating system
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Rotary Couplers: Designed for rotary dump operations
Typical Commodities
These cars are commonly used for:
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Thermal and metallurgical coal
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Petcoke
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Crushed stone and aggregates
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Iron ore and mineral concentrates
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Other heavy bulk commodities moving in unit train service
Operational Advantages
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Rapid discharge door system enables fast unloading without rotary dumpers.
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Rotary couplers allow compatibility with rotary dump facilities.
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Aluminum body construction maximizes payload while reducing tare weight.
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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.