Introduction to Rail Transportation - University of Kentucky
• Maximum Gross Rail Load (GRL) of a 110 ton, 4-axle railcar is 286,000 lbs. (weight of car + contents or “lading”) • Nominal capacity = 220,000 lbs. or 110 tons of lading • Often referred to as a “110 ton” car or a “286K” car 66,000 lbs. + 220,000 lbs. 286,000 lbs. Gross Rail Load (GRL) (actual light weight will vary
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