Learn about Railroading in North America
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Below are a few random samples content from this site.
Barber S-2:
Ride Control:
The OTLR Committee’s mission is to provide rules that ensure the safe, uniform, and economical securement of commodities transported on open-top railcars for the benefit of the rail industry, their shipping customers, and the general public.
Committee Website: https://aar.com/standards/OpenTop.html
E Coupler Contour:
F Coupler Contour:
“Slack” refers to the cumulative distance each car can roll before it transmits a force to the adjacent car. [Read more…] about Slack
Trade association representing the intermodal freight industry.
[Read more…] about Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)