Research Article
May 1965
Latest Development in Transporting Coal by Rail
Abstract
Improved handling of coal trains to eliminate delays enroute have been effected by the use of unit trains. Coal transportation costs in some cases have been reduced from $3.07 per ton to $1.47 per ton. Arrangement of trains have used swivel couplers to allow cars to be dumped in rotary dumpers without uncoupling the train. In other cases it has been possible to effect similar saving, although it was necessary to handle the coal with bottom dump cars. These developments improved the competitive position of coal in the energy field.
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Journal of the Power Division
Volume 91 • Issue 1 • May 1965
Pages: 81 - 91
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© 1965 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: May 1965
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Richard N. Bergstrom, F.ASCE
Assoc. Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, Ill.
Kenneth W. Hamming
Partner, Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, Ill.
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