Tank cars have been around for much of the history of railroading. They have grown in capacity and types over the years into a large variety of cars. Many liquid and gas products are transported by tank cars. Richmond Tank Car was based out of Sheldon, Texas, and began operation in 1962. As a car builder RTC constructed tank cars for multiple railroads and leasing companies.

Medium-sized tank cars today are used in a variety of service. These brightly-painted cars carry Anhydrous Hydrogen Flouride, a highly corrosive chemical which is widely used by the petrochemical and polymer industries.

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