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Specialty Railcars for Dry Bulk Commodities

If your shipping needs require specialty railcars featuring pressure differential, air fluidization or sparging, the GATX fleet offers a wide range of solutions to safely and efficiently move flour, corn starch, mineral powder, lime, clay or cement.

Options include food grade linings and capacities ranging from 3,300 to 5,700 cubic feet. Our specialty cars are extremely versatile and give users the option of shipping directly to a plant or intermodally.

The GATX specialty railcars feature the Power Flo pneumatic pressure system, which unloads dry, free-flowing commodities under tightly-sealed conditions, and dual quick coupler hoses for rapid, clean discharge.


Car Capacities:

Under 4,000 CF

An excellent choice for somewhat smaller loads, GATX offers food grade linings along with the Power-Flo pneumatic pressure system for unloading dry, free-flowing commodities under tightly-sealed conditions, and dual quick coupler hoses for fast, clean discharge. The specialty railcars can be shipped directly to a plant or as part of an intermodal delivery.


4,000 - 5,500 CF

If your transportation needs require a larger specialty railcar, GATX has several versatile options in this capacity range for dry bulk commodities. All railcars feature Power-Flo pneumatic pressure systems for efficient unloading of dry, free flowing commodities under tightly sealed conditions, and dual quick coupler hoses for rapid, clean discharges. All railcars can be shipped directly to a plant or intermodally depending on your needs.


Over 5,500 CF

Versatile larger capacity specialty railcars for dry bulk commodities are part of the GATX fleet of rail equipment. These specialty cars are equipped with Power-Flo pneumatic pressure systems for quick, safe unloads of dry, free-flowing commodities under tightly-sealed conditions. They also have dual quick coupler hoses for a rapid, clean discharge. All specialty railcars can be shipped directly to a plant or intermodally.


To select the right railcar for your needs, answer these questions:

  • What commodity are you shipping and how dense is it?
  • What size of car works best for your loads?
  • Is food grade lining required?