Industries with their own rollingstock

[Gary S]

I see what you mean, Dave.

Now can you help me understand this....

My industry produces a product which is shipped in covered hoppers. I have a fleet of 20 private cars which serves my weekly needs, but occasionally I need more cars. So my industry would order empties from the serving railroad? And what if they don't have any empties? What happens then?

Thanks in advance for all the info you are giving in both threads!!

Gary