These rugged mill gondolas are used for the transport of scrap steel, iron or steel plate, structural steel and other related products. The 66’ gondola design features a tubular top chord with a 3/8-inch thick floor with pinned connections between the sides and ends of the railcar to provide extra strength and flexibility to resist damage. The side height can be manufactured to customer specifications.
Dimensions
| Length, Inside | 66′ |
| Length, Over Couplers | 71′-3.5″ |
| Height, Top of Rail to Threshold | 2′-10.5″ |
| Width, Inside | 9′ |
| Width, Extreme | 9′-10.75″ |
| Height, Inside | 6′ |
| Height, Extreme | 9′-7.8125″ |
| Clearance | AAR Plate C, C-1 |
Weight/Capacity
| Light Weight | 78,000 lbs |
| Load Limit | 208,000 lbs |
| Gross Rail Load | 286,000 lbs |
| Capacity | 3,564 cu. ft. |
Curve Negotiability Radius
| Uncoupled | 180′ |
| Coupled to Base Car | 278′ |
| Coupled to Like Car | 282′ |
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