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7/5/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: METRA
Type: Ballast Hopper
AAR Class: HKR: Open top self-clearing car, having fixed sides and ends and bottom consisting of two or more divided hoppers dumping outside and/or inside of rails. Equipped with roof
AAR Type: K354
Detail Info:   Hopper, Load Limit: 185,000 and greater, Less than 3000 cu ft capacity *Light Density Service
Plate:   G
Max Gross Weight:   263000
Load Limit:   205800
Dry Capacity:   2000
Ext L/W/H:   35' 0" / 10' 8" / 16' 6"
User Notes:   Lt Wt 57200 Ld Lmt 205800, 2000 cu ft

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Taking a dump?
Title:  Taking a dump?
Description:  ICE-led train westbound thru CP's Muskego yard. Off to Iowa we go! Metra cylindrical ballast hoppers.
Photo Date:  3/25/2010  Upload Date: 4/7/2010 5:59:47 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
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