FREIGHT CAR TYPES Freight Rail Handbook Coil Gondola There are both covered and open coil gondola cars equipped with adjustable, expandable cross members (Callahan bars) that lock coils securely in position. Wood or metal lined troughs add to cargo protection. The covered coil gondola is used exclusively to handle coiled sheet steel. Cross members (Callahan bars) 6 per car are 19 inches wide and 79 1/2” long. The 100-ton coil car can accommodate a variety of coil sizes in the same load, from 30” to 84”. Topless Coil Gondola Open coil cars carry coiled product that does not require protection from the elements. Tank Car Tank cars are very specialized equipment for the shipment of bulk liquids. Cars are supplied with various linings, loading and unloading fittings, safety appliances, and other characteristics as dictated by regulations. The primary types of tank cars include: General Service, Heat coil and insulated cars, High Pressure tank cars, Acid and liquid sulfur cars, TankTrain cars, Tank cars, which vary in size and shape, carry all types of liquids, from corn syrup to chemicals CSX does not own or can provide tank cars. Bi-level Auto Rack Auto Rack Bi-level Auto Rack Bi-level and tri-level rail cars are designed to transport pick-up trucks, minivans and sports utility vehicles. Each rail car has a maximum load capacity of 10 to 15 vehicles. Tri-level Auto Rack Products like larger tractors, motor homes and military vehicles move on uni-level flat cars. Tri-level Auto Rack