Part II of this post will dive into who is performing the repairs, types of repairs and how can the car owner or shipper dispute bills if needed. For discussion purposes we are going to look at a billing repair card on a gondola from February 2025. Some information has...
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EVEREST RAILCAR SERVICES, INC.
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For over 20 years, we’ve helped businesses take control of their supply chain with strategic railcar solutions tailored to their size and goals. Whether you’re leasing, buying, or selling, we offer a complete range of railcars and customer-first service.
CAR TYPES
COVERED HOPPER
- Sizes ranging from 2,700 to 6,500 cu. ft.
- Comes in gravity or pneumatic gate release
- Pressure differential covered hopper options
- Inquire for custom configurations
FLAT CARS
- All options non-intermodal
- Sizes range from 60 to 89 feet
- Options available with or without bulkheads
- Steel or wood decks available
- Inquire for custom configuration
GONDOLAS
- Capacity options ranging from 2000 – 8000 cu. ft.
- Mill Gondolas in 52’ and 65’ options
- High Side Gondolas ranging from 4000 -4240 cu. ft.
- Flat and tub bottoms available
- High-efficiency rotary couplers available for fast unloading
OPEN-TOP HOPPERS
- Capacities ranging from 2,300 – 5000+ cu. ft.
- Top-load cars with manual or pneumatic unloading options
TANK CARS
- General-purpose and pressure tank options available
- 20,000 – 33,500 gallon capacities available
- Available with insulation, steam coils, inner lining options
- Specialty configurations are also available
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The Grateful Dead catalogue is extensive in lyrics referencing railroads. However, after writing this article I can't but help think of one of their songs that has no reference to railroads. If you are familiar with their music, then you will know the song I am referring to by the...
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Leasing a railcar isn’t just about finding the right equipment. It’s about finding the right partner to help you move what matters most. At Everest Railcar Services (ERS), we’re a niche railcar leasing company. We help shippers find the best railcars and lease terms for their operations. So, how does...
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Historically Railcar designs do not change that much. 4750 Cu Ft covered hoppers have been the work horse of the rail industry from the early 1970’s through the mid 1990’s until a new generation of 5100 Cu Ft-286 gross rail load covered hoppers were introduced. Since the mid 1990’s covered...
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The railroad industry, a cornerstone of global logistics for centuries, is on the cusp of a transformative era. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize every aspect of rail operations, from train scheduling and maintenance to safety and customer service. Here's a glimpse into the future of AI in...
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Typing Gondola into Google will probably lead you to a Wikipedia page for types of railcars. But tucked away in a corner of the internet is something even better: Gondogola. It's hard not to smile when you see it. If you are reading this then you are looking for 4...
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