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Cars and Cargos

Discussion related to NYAR operations on Long Island. Official web site can be found here: www.anacostia.com/nyar/nyar.html. Also includes discussion related to NYNJ Rail, the carfloat operation successor to New York Cross Harbor that connects with NYAR.
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Cars and Cargos

 #1563670  by rb
 
I'm seeing a bunch of freight cars on The Island that are new to me. Is anyone able to shed light on what they might carry?

BKTY boxes (UP) -- going to Wheelspur.
WRWK boxes (P&W) -- seen on YouTube
Multi-dome/multi-compartment tanks -- also seen on YouTube

Thanks!

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 #1564333  by riffian
 
BKTY are UP owned boxes that are in Mexican beer service. Return to Kinney, Texas for cleaning when empty. I have not heard or seen these cars, all former per diem cars with shortline reporting marks, in any other service. They were owned by a leasing company from one of the large banks.

Re: Cars and Cargos

 #1564370  by rb
 
Interesting! There have been 3 of them sitting on the southernmost track at Wheelspur for the last week. Not sure if they are loaded.

Re: Cars and Cargos

 #1565825  by DaveBarraza
 
Are multi compartment tanks still even a thing?

Who is the customer at Wheelspur taking bulk beer? - Last I remember there was a food importer there importing foods from over the pacific.
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