well cars

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Scope note
Flatcars with large depressed central sections designed primarily to accommodate intermodal containers; used since the mid-20th century. For flatcars with smaller depressed central portions for oversized loads, in use since the early 20th century, use "depressed center flatcars."
well cars
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024