Liquids · Distribution
Rail Tank Cars
Pressure or general service tank cars that move crude oil, fuels, ethanol and propane by rail where there is no pipeline, or as a flexible addition to one.
What it does
Each car is loaded and unloaded at a rail rack through top or bottom fittings. Since 2015 new cars for flammable liquids in Canada are built to the TC-117 standard, with a thicker shell, a jacket, thermal protection, full head shields, protected top fittings and a redesigned bottom outlet valve.
Basics
| Standard (Canada) | TC-117 for flammable liquids |
| Applies to | New cars built on or after October 1, 2015 |
| Carries | Crude, fuels, ethanol, LPG |
Common failures
- Leaking bottom outlet valve or top fitting after transit
Troubleshooting
- Symptom
- Product stain under the car on arrival
- Likely cause
- Bottom outlet valve not fully seated
- What to check
- Do not unload, isolate the car and report it before handling