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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by locomotive3 33" wheels less than 100 ton 36" wheels on 100 ton freight and passenger. 38" wheels on 125 ton freight cars 28" wheels on some autoracks [/quote] Chuck's pretty much got this right. Most frieght (60' boxcars, tankers, ect) are under 100 tons, longer cars (80'er's) are the over 100 ton type. most low riders (long flats, ect) use the 28" to achieve clearances in tunnels. Jay
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