CAPACITY OF CARS 



265 



inches per bushel; settled, approximately 2,020 cubic inches per bush- 

 el. Corn testing 54 pounds, 2,130 cubic inches; settled, 2,065 cubic 

 inches. A car 33 feet long by 8 1-2 feet wide and filled to a height 

 of three feet with shelled corn, would contain 693 bushels. These 

 figures are only approximate. The specific gravity of grain is con- 

 stantly varying because of moisture, pressure and quality. 



CAR DOOR COVERED WITH CHEESE CLOTH 

 TO PREVENT LEAKAGE 



The rules of the different railroads governing the quantities of 

 grain to be loaded into cars of various capacities vary to a limited 

 extent in minor details. The maximum amount of grain allowed to 

 be loaded is 10 per cent over the marked capacity of the car, on prac- 

 tically all roads. 



The Burlington Railroad makes the following stipulation in re- 

 gard to shipping ear corn : 



