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bcp

January 25, 2017 09:33AM

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While the early containers were only 8' x 8' x 7', holding some 5 tons of freight, the new ones measured 25.3' x 8' x 8' and were capable of holding 25 tons of freight.

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Some cars were later modified to carry standard 20' containers, after that size became standardized.

Bruce

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