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Owner: Southern
Type: Gondola
AAR Class: GB: Open top car, having fixed sides, fixed or drop ends and solid bottom.
AAR Type: G512
Detail Info:   Unequipped Gondola, Inside length 52-61ft, greater than 9ft inside width, Steel Floor, solid ends, Inside height: 47-167 inches, Load Limit: 155,000-184,999
Plate:   B
Max Gross Weight:   220000
Load Limit:   155300
Dry Capacity:   2244
Ext L/W/H:   58' 0" / 10' 8" / 8' 1"
Int L/W/H:   52' 6" / 9' 6" / 4' 6"

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Westbound Hot Metal Bottle Car Train
Title:  Westbound Hot Metal Bottle Car Train
Description:  Serving as the first spacer car in the hot metal bottle train is this Southern Rwy gondola. The spacer serves a vital role to spread the massive weights of the bottle cars spread out to prevent rail damage.
Photo Date:  3/26/2014  Upload Date: 10/23/2014 5:48:34 AM
Location:  Dolton Jct, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Transit,Track,Action
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