A Base Study of the Box and Hopper Car Supply Problem in the United States

Tosterud, Robert J; Nelson, David C

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A Base Study of the Box and Hopper Car Supply Problem in the United States

1969-09-01
By Tosterud, Robert J ; Nelson, David C

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English

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Creators:

Tosterud, Robert J ; Nelson, David C
Corporate Creators:

North Dakota State University
Corporate Contributors:

Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
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Publication/ Report Number:

UGPTI Publication No. 10
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
Abstract:

The major objective of this study is to identify and analyze national and district trends in boxcar and covered hopper car ownership. The specific objectives of this study are: 1. To review boxcar and covered hopper loadings. 2. To analyze and compare three railroad samples in respect to ownership and loading trends by geographic area. 3. To analyze the economics of current per diem rates. 4. To describe the physical facilities for unloading boxcars and covered hopper cars at grain port terminal elevators.
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58607/dot_58607_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 2.62 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:589e9a025b49922864b286dcfb31814136b9bb8c8d5b3ee2d2749ed73399a0a9

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English

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