Description
Railroad Short Name: CITX
In 1992, Trinity Industries introduced a similar design and called it the Aluminator. Six demonstrators were built and placed under Trinity Industries Leasing Company reporting marks (TIMX 1001-1006). This initial design was rated at a 4,400 cubic-foot capacity. Most new-built coal cars (hoppers and gondolas) are built to a standardized 53′ 1″ outside length. The Trinity Aluminator is no exception. The 4400 design has a 12′ 7″ extreme height (11′ 6″ inside height). What made the Aluminator unique was the way the bottom of the tubs slope down ward from the center to the ends (the Bethlehem/Johnstown design had straight bottom tubs). The body has 13 side posts each with an alternating rivet pattern. There are three internal cross braces (at the 4th, 7th and 10th side posts). Trinity’s aluminum rotary dump gondola features twin longitudinal tubs located on either side of the steel center sill.
Car Features:
- All are Ready-to-Run
- Laser Sharp Painting and Printing
- 36″ InterMountain Metal Wheelsets
- Metal Knuckle Couplers
- Minimum Radius – 18″
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