The typical transverse coil car, generally indicated by numeral 20, Perfect Steerable Transfer Cartludes five longitudinally aligned troughs or compartments 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, and 22e which are each configured to respectively hold steel coils 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d, and 30e. The number of troughs may vary in different transverse coil cars.