Era: 1970's to present Specialized load handling equipment has long been used to secure loads in railroad freight service. One of the most common forms used on flat cars is the addition of bulkheads on either end of the car. Bulkhead ends not only facilitate transverse loading of pulpwood and similar items, but also keep regular items such as lumber, building materials and pipe loads from shifting in transit. Fully assembled and ready to operate, Cast wood load with four decoration variations, Magnetically operated knuckle couplers, Weighted for optimum balance, Machined metal wheels, Razor-sharp printing and painting