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How many tons of coal does a train car hold?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 9/18/2023

2 tons

No. A modern coal car carries 120 tons of coal. Some older ones carry 100 tons. On the B&O division of CSX, coal trains are usually 80 or 120 car unit trains. The length of the train is usually governed by the size of the originating or destination yard.

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