Rail Gondola Car dimensions
A Rail Gondola Car measures 15.24 m (50′0″) long, 2.87 m (9′5″) wide and 2.10 m (6′11″) high inside — about 91.9 m³ (3,245 ft³) of usable space, with a payload up to 80,000 kg (176,370 lb).
Open-top rail gondola. Used for bulk materials, pipes, scrap metal.
Internal dimensions and capacity
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 15.24 m | 50′0″ (50 ft) |
| Internal width | 2.87 m | 9′5″ |
| Internal height | 2.10 m | 6′11″ |
| Capacity | 91.9 m³ | 3,245 ft³ |
| Floor area | 43.7 m² | 470 ft² |
| Max payload | 80,000 kg | 176,370 lb |
Internal (usable) figures, not external. Capacity is the geometric interior volume — real cargo never fills 100% of it, because pallets, dunnage and irregular shapes leave void space.
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