hopper car

A hopper car (or hopper wagon) is a type of railroad freight car that has opening doors or gates on the underside or on the sides to discharge its cargo. They are used to transport loose solid bulk commodities such as coal, ore, grain, and track ballast

Examples

An Open-top Hopper Car

An Enclosed Hopper Car

See also

• train
• List of Ground Vehicles

External Links

• Wikipedia English: Hopper car