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Autorack cars

Autorack cars are seen frequently passing through the Chicago rail system. Most are in particularly good condition, as automobile manufacturers expect their products to be treated particularly well. Don't let the numerous photos of a single mishap suggest otherwise. The Autorack oops article discusses that incident.

	TTX (TTGX) 974439 Fully-enclosed 89' 4" bi-level autorack car   (Union Pacific) Click image for a choice of 2 photos.
	TTX (TTGX) 975148 Fully-enclosed 89' 4" bi-level autorack car   (Union Pacific) Click image for a choice of 7 photos.
	TTX (TTGX) 983525 Fully-enclosed 89' 4" bi-level autorack car   (CSX Transportation) Click image for 1 photo.
	TTX (TTGX) 990770 Fully-enclosed 89' 4" bi-level autorack car   (Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe) Click image for a choice of 7 photos.
	TTX (TTGX) 994924 Fully-enclosed 89' 4" bi-level autorack car   (Union Pacific) Click image for a choice of 10 photos.

A brief illustrated discussion of automobile rack cars can be found at the Union Pacific Web site in their Description of Rolling Stock section.

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