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Steel and Non-Ferrous

Metals Boxcar

Metals Boxcar

Built and maintained to withstand the needs of the industry, these cars can handle cargos of up to 112 tons. They are 50 feet 6 inches - 60 feet 9 inches long, and hold up to 6,657 cubic feet.

Bulkhead Flat Car

Bulkhead Flat Car

Used in the metals industry for transporting aluminum and steel products, these bulkhead flat cars are suitable for carrying loads of 75 to 110 tons.

Flat Car

Flat Car

Multi-purpose flat cars come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Lengths range up to 89 feet, and capacity runs from 72 to 113 tons.

Standard Gondola

Standard Gondola

Available in lengths from 52 feet 6 inches to 65 feet 6 inches, standard gondolas have features such as drop ends and nailable steel floors. They come in a wide variety of configurations to suit the specific needs of industry.

Covered Coil Gondola

Covered Coil Gondola

CN's covered gondolas are easy to load, yet waterproof; they offer maximum protection against the elements. They are in assigned services for the transportation of coiled steel.

Ore Gondola

Ore Gondola

Available in 36 foot length, ore gondolas offer a high carrying capacity of up to 106 tons.

Construction Materials

Metals Boxcar

Metals Boxcar

Built and maintained to withstand the needs of the industry, these cars can handle cargos of up to 112 tons. They are 50 feet 6 inches - 60 feet 9 inches long, and hold up to 6,657 cubic feet.

Standard Gondola

Standard Gondola

Available in lengths from 52 feet 6 inches to 65 feet 6 inches, standard gondolas have features such as drop ends and nailable steel floors. They come in a wide variety of configurations to suit the specific needs of industry.

Open Hopper

Open Hopper

Open hopper cars offer a fast, economical way to load and unload bulk freight. Cars provide plenty of space for loading iron ore and other aggregates.

Low-Cube Covered Hopper

Low-Cube Covered Hopper

CN operates a wide range of covered hoppers to meet the needs of industry. These cars combine ease of loading and unloading with maximum protection from the elements.

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