06-23-2009, 07:17 PM
I don't see why not.
Prototypically, anything can be modified for a specific need. Since plastic pellets cars, are similar to regular hopper cars, just welding the clam shell doors shut, and adding some pipping to the side of the discharge would be all that's need. Some sort of airline , either pressure or vacuum to unload the pellets would be required.
Just remember, rail cars have been used for multiple purposes for years. Box cars modified to haul grain and cars. Flat cars built for piggybacks have been used for hauling steel plates. Anything is possible.
Prototypically, anything can be modified for a specific need. Since plastic pellets cars, are similar to regular hopper cars, just welding the clam shell doors shut, and adding some pipping to the side of the discharge would be all that's need. Some sort of airline , either pressure or vacuum to unload the pellets would be required.
Just remember, rail cars have been used for multiple purposes for years. Box cars modified to haul grain and cars. Flat cars built for piggybacks have been used for hauling steel plates. Anything is possible.
Torrington, Ct.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.