Tank Cars

General Description

Used to ship compressed or liquid commodities, the majority of tank cars are owned by non-railroad companies. An X in the last car initial indicates that the car is privately owned.

Commodity Types Shipped in Tank Cars

Chemicals, molasses, edible tallow, water, diesel fuel

Size

Various cubic feet or gallon capacities ranging from less than 6,500 gallons to greater than 31,000 gallons.

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