Train Basics Why does the Reading & Northern seem to have so many covered hoppers?

Why does the Reading & Northern seem to have so many covered hoppers?

By Cody Grivno | September 21, 2022

Many are used to transport dried anthracite coal

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Covered hoppers on a coal-hauling railroad? It makes perfect sense.

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