CCRX 40016

formerly GEX 40016

Description:

This 12 axle depresesd center flat car was originally built for General Electric, by Maxson. The car is still in service, and is now owned by Contractors Cargo.

Specifications:

Capacity

640,000 lbs.

Light Weight

225,000

Number of axles (38" wheels)

12

Load Platform Length

36'

Car Length

96' 9"

 

Photos:

The following photos were taken by George Case in April 2006 in Ellenton, Florida, northeast of Tampa. They were taken at a GE facility where transformers are repaired.

The following photo was taken by Mike Ray, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on April 9, 2005. The photo was originally posted on Railpictures.net. It is used here with Mike's permission.

 

The following photos were taken by Richard Boyce in the Houston area. The photos are used with Richard's permission.

 

Photos and articles in print:

None

Equipment Diagrams:

The following diagram was found on the Contractors Cargo website.

From my collection



Related Patents:

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Commercial Models:

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