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Why do some intermodal cars have different support wheels?

By Cody Grivno | April 3, 2023

| Last updated on April 19, 2023


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Cody Grivno discusses the Rochelle, IL webcam, and the reason why some intermodal cars feature different support wheelset variations.

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One thought on “Why do some intermodal cars have different support wheels?

  1. Note also that articulated well cars for 53′ containers usually have larger wheels in the articulated center trucks – 38″ versus 36″ on the coupler ends.

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