GEX 80002

Description:

This depresesd center flat car is owned by General Electric, and it is still in service.

Specifications:

Capacity

1,231,500 lbs.

Light Weight

351,500

Load Limit

880,000 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 sent in by James Bartelt. The photos were taken on Jan. 3, 2004. The generator load for the Port Washington, WI; WE-Energies Power Plant.

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The following photo was posted to A.B.P.R. by Emanuel Neiconi, it is used with his permission.

 

These photos were taken in Marion, Ohio during the early September of 2001. They were taken by Bill Heimrick, and are used with permission.



The following photos were taken by John Bartley at the Port of Albany, NY. They were taken on: 11-22-96; 3-28-98; 8-24-98; and in 2-2000. They are from the collection of Greg Ajamian. These photos are used here with the permission of both John and Greg.



These two photos were taken by Richard Louderback, and are used with his permission.

The followin photos are also from my collection.

 

Photos and articles in print:

None

Equipment Diagrams:



Related Patents:

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Commercial Models:

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