Heavy Duty

TTX owns a large array of "heavy duty" flat deck and depressed deck cars, all specifically designed for extra-heavy shipments, and in the case of the depressed cars, designed to provide additional clearance for oversize loads.  Created for the transportation of heavy machinery, shipments tend to concentrate in power generating equipment, such a boilers, turbines (including wind energy hubs and nacelles), electrical transformers, and pressure vessels, and shipments frequently require special handling and train operations.  

TTX provides nearly 20 different types of heavy duty cars, with capacity ranging from 100 to 370 tons.  Height (as measured from the top of the rail) for the depressed deck cars varies between 18 to 24 inches, and length of the depressed deck varies from 18 to 47 feet. Length of the flat deck varies too, with the most common sizes of either 50 or 70 feet.   Accordingly, the wide car choice helps shippers find the perfect car to match the unique requirements of their heavy duty loads.