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H25
Description
The H25 class of four-bay hoppers appear to be very similar to the H21a. There were 3,000 built between 1919 and 1923, reaching a total of over 5,200 by 1929. The old style of drop-bottom doors were replaced starting in 1928.
Specifications
These cars measured 42' end sill to end sill, and had an overall width of 10'2". They weighed 52,300 pounds and could carry a load of up to 140,000 pounds, or 2,741cuft.