A flatcar with solid vertical walls (bulkheads) at each end to contain shifting loads such as lumber, pulpwood, and pipe. Bulkheads prevent end-shifting during transit and allow loads to be stacked higher than on a standard flat. They are widely used in the forest products and building materials industries.
A railcar with a flat deck and no sides or roof, used for oversized or heavy loads such as machinery, lumber, steel beams, and military equipment. Flatcars include standard, bulkhead, center-beam, and well-car variants. They are also the base platform for trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) intermodal service.
A flatcar with a vertical center partition running the length of the car, used to transport building materials such as lumber, wallboard, and fence posts loaded on both sides of the beam. The center beam provides structural rigidity and keeps loads from shifting. Centerbeam cars are a dominant equipment type in the forest products market.
An enclosed rectangular railcar with sliding side doors, used for transporting general commodities that require protection from weather, including packaged goods, paper, lumber, and auto parts. Boxcars are the most versatile car type in the fleet and are used across virtually all industries. They are available in standard and high-cube configurations.