Hauling everything from lightweight scrap metal to low density dry bulk commodities to municipal waste, open-top gondolas have been a standard in the rail industry for over 100 years.
Covering the railcars for transportation has been a difficult and time-consuming task in the past. Gondola railcars are loaded and unloaded in a variety of ways, including conveyor belts, augers, end loaders, etc. A SRS Rail engineered cover system allows greater flexibility to how users carry out this function.
A SRS Rail cover and containment system works around operational functionality parameters for various applications, including doors and hinges. Researching and developing the best possible solutions for gondolas has been a staple of SRS Rail for over ten years.
Why SRS Rail
• We strive to create applications that won’t diminish the structural integrity of the original application
• Completely removable, great for leased cars
• Breathe life into new and old cars by expanding the types of materials that can be hauled
• Designs work with minimal obstructions to top of cars
• Work within operational standards
• Less labor intensive compared to other covers
• Reduces grounding penalties due to detached covers