What Does a Centerbeam Rail Car Look Like? Not surprisingly, a centerbeam is a flatcar that has a “center beam,” or longitudinal I-beam, that reinforces the center of gravity and allows products to be secured in place on either side.

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Min. curve-Uncoupled 180' Gross rail load 286,000 lbs. Truck side bearing Stucki ISB 12* Braking ratio - Empty 22.90% Lightweight 62,000 Horz. center plate liner Manganese Steel Cross Over - A End GS Metals(AS04060-01) Braking ratio - Loaded 8.60% Load limit 224,000 Vertical wear ring Type 304 Stainless Cross Over - B End GS Metals (AS04060-OC-3)

Jun 3, 2024 · A center beam rail car is characterized by a central, vertical support beam running the length of the car. This beam provides a partition that allows for the balanced loading of materials on both sides.

Centerbeams are designed to carry bundled building supplies, including dimensional lumber, wallboard and fence posts. They are essentially bulkhead flatcars reinforced by a longitudinal I-beam truss down the center of the railcar. Along with adding strength, the center truss helps protect cargo from damage caused by loads moving during transit.

Designed to transport bundled building supplies, a center partition secures the product in place. This list of Union Pacific controlled cars will rate as system cars as opposed to non-system centerbeams. Contact our Shipment Quality Engineers for planning assistance with loading or …

6 days ago · 73’ center-beam The 73-foot Center-Beam car primarily supports transportation of forest products (e.g., lumber). Note: The below are sample representative specifications.

Also known as center partition railcars and lumber racks, Greenbrier centerbeam railcars are designed to move bundled commodities like building materials safely and efficiently. Our center partition railcar is equipped with 110-ton nominal capacity trucks. The deck is …

This 73’ center partition railcar is equipped with 110-ton nominal capacity trucks designed to carry packaged lumber and other products. The deck is canted without floor risers.

Jan 12, 2022 · Thrall built the first centerbeam flatcar in 1977. The centerbeam was basically a bulkhead flat with a tall steel beam from end to end. This design gave the car a lot of rigidity, allowing it to be built of lighter materials, which meant more revenue tonnage.