FREIGHT CAR TYPES Freight Rail Handbook 50” AND 60” STANDARD BOXCAR The CSX 50’ standard boxcar fleet can carry from 70 to 100 tons. Our cars are equipped with either cushioned or rigid underframes, single or double sliding or plug type doors. Interior arrangements include nailable steel or wood flooring, rails, bulkheaded and other securement methods. Boxcars carry a wide range of products, from rolled paper, pulp, newsprint, metals, building materials, appliances, food products, or any bagged and palletized material. 60’ Boxcar The additional length makes it especially useful for paper service or lighter products that tend to “cube out before weighing out.” 50’ HI-ROOF BOXCAR The 50’ hi-roof boxcar fleet is similar to a 50’ standard car with an additional 2 feet of interior height. This is known as a “Plate F” boxcar. All CSX 50’ hi-roof boxcars have a load capacity of 100 tons and are equipped with cushion underframes and plug doors. These cars are used primarily in rolled paper service as the extra height is needed to accommodate the larger rolls which are now commonplace. They can also be used for similar commodities handled in other 50’ or 60’ boxcars. 60’ Hi-roof cars are the primary choice for appliances, along with rolled paper and auto parts. The additional space makes it especially useful for lighter products that tend to “cube out before weighing out.” They can be used for all the commodities handled in other 50’ or 60’ boxcars.