ABWX 20001

Formerly TETX 20001

Formerly CGEX 20001

Description:

This twelve axle well car was originally owned by Canadian General Electric (1983-1987). It then went to a GE-Westinghouse joint venture called Transelectrix Technology Inc. (1988-1990). It is now owned by Asea Brown Boveri, Inc. This car wab built in 1967.

Specification:

Marked Capacity

700,000 lbs.

Number of axles

12

Car Length

91' 9"

Platform Length

30'

Maximum Width, Empty

11' 2"

Maximum Vertical Load Shifting ability

None

Maximum Horizontal Load Shifting ability (either side of car center line)

None

 

Photos:

The following photo was found on the David Graham's web page. The photo's were taken by David in Guelph on December 31, 2004. David's photos are used here with his permission.


The following photo was found on the Canadian Freight Railcar Gallery web page. It was taken by Gerry Fitzpatrick on March 18, 2004 in Brantford, ON.

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The following photo was found on the David Graham's web page. The photo's were taken by David in Kitchener, ON. on March 28, 2004 and Ingersoll on May 16, 2004.

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Photos and articles in print:

None

Equipment Diagrams:

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Related Patents:

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Commercial Models:

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