SMAX 403

Formerly ACMX 403

Description:

This car was orignially built by Thrall for Allis Chalmers as a well car. It was later converted to a depressed center flat car. The reporting marks were changed to SMAX when Siemens acquired the rest of Allis Chalmers turbine business.

Specifications:

Capacity	690,400 lbs.
Light Weight	254,600 lbs.
Number of axles (36" wheels)	12
Load Platform Length	24' 7"
Load Platform Height	2' 10"
Car Length	90' 7"
Car Width	9' 6"

Photos:

The following photos were taken in California, during March 1985, they are from my collection.

The following photo is from my collection.

The following photo is from my collection.

These photos are from the collection of Craig Boosler, and are used with his permission.

Publications:
None

Equipment Diagrams:

From my collection

	Original Thrall diagram showing car as well type, dated April 1964.
	Allis Chalmers diagram showing car as depressed type.
	Diagram from "Special & Heavy Duty Flat Car Databoox" SCL, March 1976.

Related Patents:
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Commercial Models:
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