WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
In the 1950s Pullman-Standard began offering new standard designs for their coal hoppers. One of these was the 70-ton three bay coal hopper with a rated volume of 2,750 cubic feet. The carbody had sixteen side posts and was available with and without heap shields. Later an 80-ton version was offered using the same length frame but having a taller body with a rated volume of 2,960 cubic feet. The cars were built from 1954-1960 (2750 cf) and 1964-1971 (2960 cf).
Features:
Fifteen Panels
Sixteen Side Posts
Die-cast hopper and center sill construction
Late 20th century prototype (New cars were built from 1954-1971)
Optional heap shields
Friction- or roller-bearing trucks
Pullman-Standard Design
Over 16,000 cars built
AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.
