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QUOTE: Originally posted by tjsmrinfo dats there are several leasing compnaies and also private owner covered hoppers. grain hoppers are usually 3 bay while 4 bays are for plastic pellets. most grain cars are railroad owned with some private owber while 4 bay are usually private owner. to distinguish between railroad and private owner- a railroad owned car will have the railroad reporting marks like bn or atsf while a private owner leasing company will have an x the end of the reporting mark such as chvx for chevron. hope this helps tom
QUOTE: Originally posted by dats475 Those leasing companies have general territory?
QUOTE: Originally posted by dats475 Are they all have specific commodities to each type?