Developed by the Union Tank Car Company during the 1960s, Funnel-Flow cars carry all kinds of liquids and slurries (mixtures of water and other materials) that can be unloaded by gravity. The car name says it all -- the entire tank is slightly lower in the middle, so the contents flow towards the lowest point, like a funnel, for faster, more complete unloading. 

Funnel-Flow tank cars come in several lengths; dense, heavy liquids are shipped in shorter cars; lighter fluids move in the 54-footers. Many cars that haul thick liquids such as asphalt, molten sulfur and corn syrup, have with internal heating coils to reheat the contents for faster unloading. 

These cars are favorites of the chemical and paper industries and a great way to expand traffic on your railroad. Used for food products, chemicals, slurries & more from the1960's to present.

Features:

• Etched metal walkways & platforms
• Factory-installed grab irons
• Brake train pipe & brake rigging underbody detail
• Road-specific placement of manways  & safety valves
• Ultra-smooth rolling metal axles   & 36" wheelsets
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers