A lesson on close clearances
Vehicles are shipped by rail in what is known as auto racks.
Auto racks are over 20 feet tall and are fully enclosed to protect the vehicles from damage. (12/31/2010)
Not all railroad tracks can accommodate 20 foot high freight cars.
Note the sheared roof and bent ends on this auto rack because of a recent mishap in Locust Point, Baltimore, MD. (3/20/11)
The destination of these auto racks was Curtis Bay, MD, which likely meant that these vehicles were destined for export. After the mishap, the damaged auto racks and vehicles were moved to the domestic vehicle distribution center at Jessup, MD for unloading and evaluation. (3/20/2011)