Hopper wagon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002880",
  "term": "Hopper wagon",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of railway freight car designed for carrying bulk commodities like coal, grain, or ore, featuring one or more funnels or hoppers at the bottom for rapid discharge by gravity. The sloped sides of the interior direct the contents toward the bottom doors, allowing the wagon to be emptied without tipping. Hopper wagons are classified as either open-top for weather-resistant materials or covered for products requiring protection.",
  "synonyms": [
    "hopper car"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "hopper car"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schüttgutwagen",
    "es": "vagón tolva",
    "fr": "wagon-trémie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hopper-wagon/"
}