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THE UNIT OF CARRIAGE

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEAlso know as railroad car-rolling stock in British parlance-is a vehicle on a railroad that is not a locomotive - one that provides another purpose than purely haulage, although some types of car are powered. -It can be coupled together into a train, either hauled by a locomotive or self-powered

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGE

The self-powered Coach seats 46 and is capable of carrying2 tons of baggage/freight.


Most cars carry a "revenue" load, although non-revenue cars exist for the railroad's own use such as for maintenance-of-way purposes. "Revenue" cars are basically of two types: passenger cars, or coaches, and freight cars or wagons/trucks.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGERailcar TypesIn the almost 200 years since the railroad was invented specialty railcars have been developed to transport every type of commodity imaginable. There are, however, nine basic types of railcars used in international trade.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEThey are: 1.Boxcar2.Re frigerated Boxcar (Reefer)3.Flatcar4.Tanker5.Container Carrier6.Gondola7.Hopper8.Center Partition Railcar9.Auto Transporter.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGERailway RequirementsFactors affecting railcar design specifications include:-1.Railway beds2.Curves3.Track4.Railway gauge5.Bridges and tunnels6.Condition of the system as a whole.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGE• The quality, composition and condition of

railway beds affect the weight and speed of a railway car.

• Railway curves affect turning radius requirements.

• Railway track type determines wheel requirements.

• Railway gauge determines the width between wheels.

• Bridges and tunnels determine maximum height.

• The condition of the railway system determines gross weights and load limits for railcar configurations.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEBOX CAR TRAIN

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEBOX CAR TRAINBoxcars are the most common type of cargo railcar in use worldwide and are designed to carry boxed, crated or palletized freight of all kinds. Common commodities transported include: paper products, canned goods, bulky freight.

Key Features and OptionsBoxcars come in 50, 60, and 86-foot lengths with load capacities ranging from 70 to 105 tons. Single or double doors with plug or sliding configuration, cushioned or non-cushioned under-frames, insulated or non-insulated interiors..

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEReefer = refrigerated box car

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEReefer = refrigerated box carReefers (refrigerated) boxcars are designed to carry perishable freight at specific temperatures.

Common commodities transported in reefer boxcars include vegetables, fruit, orange and other juices, milk, meat and poultry.

Features and Options

Reefers can be cooled with ice, a mechanical refrigeration system, or carbon dioxide (as dry ice or in liquid form).

Some shipments of fruits and vegetables require only insulated and ventilated boxcars to remove the heat created in the ripening process.

Available in a multitude of lengths.

Meat reefers are equipped with specialized beef rails.

Dairy and poultry products require specialized interior racks to ensure cooled air circulates.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEContainer Stack Railcar






Container Stack Railcar

Designed to carry international standard 20', 40', 45', 48', and 53' ocean freight containers in various stacking combinations.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEFlat car

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEFlatcar

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGE THE UNIT OF CARRIAGE Flatcar

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEFlatcarFlatcars are designed to transport oversize goods and cargo that must be loaded from the side or top. Standard cargo for platform trailers includes: ocean freight containers, intermodal truck trailers, machinery, farm equipment, heavy construction equipment, lumber, plywood, steel, steel products, spooled wire, pipe and rebar.

Features and OptionsAvailable in numerous lengths. Features large flat cargo surface that will accommodate virtually any commodity that is not subject to damage from the elements.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGETanker car




Tankers are designed to carry bulk liquids.

Common commodities transported in tankers include refined gasoline, heating oil, alcohol, industrial chemicals, acids (sulfuric acid, oleum, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, ferric chloride, hydrofluosilic acid), clay slurry, corn syrup and other foodstuffs.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEHooper car

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEHooper car

Hopper cars are designed to transport free flowing dry bulk commodities. Common commodities transported include grains, industrial minerals, plastic pellets, crushed rock, gravel and sand. Features and OptionsHopper cars are available in both covered and uncovered configurations. Hopper cars have the advantage of bulk loading from the top and bulk unloading through hoppers on the bottom.

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THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEGondola car

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Mill gondolas are extremely sturdy railcars designed to transport iron and steel scrap, steel ingots, coiled steel, sheet steel, pipes and other steel products. Aggregate gondolas are designed to transport industrial minerals, crushed rock and gravel.

Key Features and OptionsStandard lengths range from 48' to 66'. Standard wall heights range from 5' to 6' for mill gondolas and higher for aggregate gondolas. Mill gondolas are designed primarily for the steel industry. Options include cross bars, load restraining devices, and wooden troughs for handling specialty cargo.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGECenter partition railcar

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THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGECenter partition railcar

Center partition railcars (also called centerbeam flatcars) are designed to transport lumber, plywood, building materials and other packaged products.

THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEAuto carrier railcar



Autocarriers are designed to transport automobiles from and to automobile manufacturing plants, ocean import/export facilities, and distribution centers. Rail auto carriers are the most efficient way to transport large numbers of automobiles long distances by land.

Motor vehicles transported include passenger automobiles, SUVs, pickups and minivans.

Features and Options

Autocarriers feature adjustable decks that can be moved to bi-level or tri-level to accommodate automotive industry model changes.


As for KTMB they call it Wagons (unit of carriage) used to move goods comprise of general purpose wagons as well as customised ones. -Customised wagons are specially designed for carrying specific types of cargo and are usually owned by customers.-Examples of these would be cement and petroleum wagons.



THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEPassengers cars or coaches, vary in their internal fittings base on their purpose. For eg.-Luggage cars-Sleeping cars-Dining cars-Toilet cars-Observation cars-Seated passenger cars (first or executive class , normal class cars)-Double decker car



THE UNIT OF CARRIAGETHE UNIT OF CARRIAGEConclusionWhen can we see trade movement like this in Malaysia or in your home country by rail, what will you think?

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