RAILINC

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PRIVATE RAILCAR(S)

A railcar(s) bearing other than railroad reporting marks that is not railroad-controlled (owned or leased by a rail common carrier)

PICK UP PARTY

Party on bill of lading that is the name of location where shipment is to be physically picked up by rail. Pick up party is usually, but does not have to be, the Shipper.