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Greenbrier Companies, The: 53’ All-Purpose Double-Stack Car

Greenbrier Companies, The

The 53’ All-Purpose double-stack well car is a single unit designed to maximize flexibility. It can carry either containers or trailers with ease. This car has a 53’ well to accommodate containers from 20’ to 53’ long, as well as containers from 40’ to 53’ long in the top position. Additionally, the AP53 can accommodate two 28’ pup trailers or one long trailer up to 57’ long. Each car is capable of carrying nose-mounted containers or trailer refrigeration units and can be operated as a single car or be configured as a multiple-unit drawbar car.