Learn about the loading and unloading processes for autoracks, boxcars, centerbeams, coil cars, covered hoppers, flatcars, gondolas, intermodal equipment, open-top hoppers, tank cars and well cars. An inside look at how each rail car type is loaded and unloaded

When shipping freight by rail, you want to make sure your rail car shipments arrive safely at their destination with your products in excellent condition. Fortunately, loading rail cars properly can help make sure that happens. Follow these rail car loading basics to …

Start by following these rail car loading basics. 1. Know the Rules. For starters, it’s important to know there are official guidelines in place for shipping by rail. These are set by the American Association of Railroads (better known as the AAR), the governing body for railroads.

Section 1: General Instructions for Loading and Unloading 1.1 The car(s) must have hand brakes set, and the wheel(s) blocked to prevent movement in both directions before any loading/unloading activities are started. 1.2 When the car is positioned for loading or unloading, securely block access to the track to prevent

Rail cars can carry just about anything: cars, clothes, lumber, liquor, food, fertilizer, grains, gas and so much more. And they can hold a lot of those products, on average carrying 3-4...

Transportation Officers (TOs) will report DFRIF rail car movements (receipt, loading, unloading, and shipment) to the SDDC contractor. Open top cars (flatcars and gondolas). Closed cars (boxcars). Specialty cars (multi-level, caboose, heavy-duty, and trailer/container on flatcar).

LOADING, BLOCKING, AND BRACING ON RAIL CARS INTRODUCTION Cargo is blocked and braced to make it as stationary as possible during rail shipment. Unrestrained on a flatcar, cargo would be flung off the side on a curve, or pounded to rubble by bouncing, or …

Leaders must emphasize and highlight the rules and acceptable loading standards common to rail flatcars. Many rules are simply common sense, for responsible loading/ ff-l.

Apr 2, 2025 · Norfolk Southern offers railcar capacity across a number of strategic, interchangeable car types that serve a wide variety of markets. The below guide focuses on the main railcar types we provide for standard commodities.

SafeSafeRack solutions for loading and unloading hopper railcars quickly and safely. Truck drivers have a choice as to what facility they go to for cement to load their hopper trailers.