Cargo transfer system using a palletized rack

A cargo transfer system for loading goods onto a boxcar-type railcar and supporting the goods during transport, the cargo transfer system comprising:

• a conveyor within the boxcar-type railcar comprising one or more rollers extending from a track;
• a cargo container adapted to move along said track having:
• a base adapted to support a first pallet loaded with goods, wherein said first pallet fits entirely within the periphery of said base;
• an upper platform above said base, said upper platform adapted to support a second pallet loaded with goods, wherein said second pallet fits entirely within the periphery of said upper platform;
• first and second sidewalls extending upwardly from said base and arranged generally parallel to one another, said first sidewall terminating in a first upper end and said second sidewall terminating in a second upper end, said first sidewall comprising a first vertical framework member and said second sidewall comprising a second vertical framework member, said first vertical framework member fixed to said base proximate a first peripheral corner of said base, said second vertical framework member fixed to said base proximate a second peripheral corner of said base, said first vertical framework member fixed to said upper platform proximate a first peripheral corner of said upper platform, said second vertical framework member fixed to said upper platform proximate a second peripheral corner of said upper platform;
• a bottom surface of said base that contacts said one or more rollers;
• a top of said cargo container that is open so as to not restrict the height of goods on said upper platform;
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• a side of said cargo container spanning between said first and second sidewalls that is open to allow access to goods.