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Owner: Solvay Minerals Incorporated
Type: Covered Hopper
AAR Class: LO: A permanently enclosed car, other than a box car, regardless of exterior or interior shape, for handling bulk commodities, with or without insulation and provided with openings for loading through top or sides with weather-tight covers or doors. Car may be provided with one or more bottom openings for unloading, with tight fitting covers, doors, valves, or tight fitting slide or gate to prevent leakage of lading. Car may be provided with facilities for discharge of lading through openings in top or sides and may have one or more compartments. Mechanical or other means may be provided within car to expedite loading or unloading.
AAR Type: C113
Detail Info:   Covered Hopper, Gravity Unloading, Permanent Roof, 4000-5000 cu ft capacity
Plate:   C
Max Gross Weight:   286000
Load Limit:   221500
Dry Capacity:   4650
Ext L/W/H:   54' 5" / 10' 8" / 15' 6"
User Notes:   Blt. ACF@1995 in series #556>#995

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SMNX 561Cys
Title:  SMNX 561Cys
Description:  The 'Speeding T' logo was once common enough to even have thier own long, unit trains. They are uncommon now and more so, to be seen in such good condition as this example here. SMNX is Solvay Minerals Inc, a worldwide mfg. of soda products and chemicals.
Photo Date:  9/10/2014  Upload Date: 10/15/2014 6:39:54 PM
Location:  Cheyanne, WY
Author:  Marty Pfohl
Categories:  RollingStock
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