A three-deck autorack car used to transport standard passenger cars and compact vehicles, maximizing vehicle density per car. Tri-level autoracks are the most common type used for standard sedan and compact car shipments from assembly plants. They have a lower deck height clearance than bi-level units.
A specialized multi-level enclosed rail car designed to transport finished automobiles, light trucks, and SUVs from assembly plants to distribution centers. Autoracks are typically two or three levels high and are enclosed with steel mesh to protect vehicles from vandalism and weather. The automotive industry is one of the largest carload commodity groups in North America.
A two-deck autorack car used to transport full-size pickup trucks, vans, SUVs, and other tall vehicles that cannot fit on a three-level rack. Bi-level autoracks carry fewer vehicles per car than tri-level units but can accommodate taller vehicles. The choice between bi-level and tri-level depends on the vehicle height being transported.
A railcar with a flat deck and no sides or roof, used for oversized or heavy loads such as machinery, lumber, steel beams, and military equipment. Flatcars include standard, bulkhead, center-beam, and well-car variants. They are also the base platform for trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) intermodal service.