N 30,000-Gallon Ethanol Tank, CTCX #1 (3)

N 30,000-Gallon Ethanol Tank, CTCX #1 (3) Overview

Modern ethanol tank cars have a 30,000-gallon capacity. Most tank cars are owned by railcar leasing companies. Many are leased to the ethanol producing companies and carry their company logos. Fuel dealers, small refineries and other industries receive single cars and small blocks of cars that are mixed into freight trains. Large gasoline refineries may receive 100-car unit trains several times per week.