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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?