Testing tank car linings is a scientific job at General American. Our Research and Development Laboratory runs "commodity tests" on every liquid carried in GATX tank cars. These two-way tests examine the effect of the lading on the linings and fittings of the cars—as well as the effect of the car interiors on the ladings. They determine the best linings, parts and replacement parts for more than 200 different types of GATX tank cars. Results are also used by our mechanical department in setting standards and times of inspection for each car. A large, fully-equipped laboratory supports General American's maintenance, design and production departments in building and operating the 47,000 car GATX fleet. The "lab" is one of the facilities that aids General American in giving shippers more dependable service for transporting liquids in bulk.
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