GEX 40003 40004


Description:

These two depresesd center flat cars are owned by General Electric, and they are still in service.


Specifications:

Capacity

1,200,000 lbs.

Light Weight

300,000

Load Limit

1,300,000 lbs.

Number of axles (38" wheels)

16

Load Platform Length

34'

Car Length

136'

Maximum Vertical Load Shifting ability

None

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

None

 


Photos:

The following three photos were originally posted to Trainorders.com by Joshua Bowen. They are used here with his permission.

 

 

The following three photos were taken by Ron Estes on August 2, 1987 in Edmond, Oklahoma. The photos are used with Ron's permission.

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Photos and articles in print:

None


Equipment Diagrams:




Related Patents:

None


Commercial Models:

None