GEX 80000


Description:

This depresesd center flat car is owned by General Electric, and it is still in service. It was built in July 1967.


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 photos were taken by John Bartley at the Port of Albany, NY. These photos are from the collection of Greg Ajamian. These photos are used here with the permission of both John and Greg.



The first photo is from my collection, photographer unknown. The second photo of the car, and the photo of the caboose were taken by Richard Louderback. These two photo photos are also from my collection.

 

The following photo is from my collection, it was taken in 1971 at an unknown location.

The following photo is from my collection, at an unknown location.

 

The following photo is from Burlington Lines Magazine May 1968.

World's largest capacity depressed flatcar pauses at Kala yard with 584,000 pound generator from General Electric's Schenectady plant, bound for Kacsas City Power and Light Co. Yardmaster P. J. Johnson inspects load before depature.

 

 

 


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