KRL 304 - 305

formerly WECX 304 305

Description:

Kasgro now owns these flat cars. They were originally built for Westinghouse.

Westinghouse used these two cars to ship steam generators for nuclear power plants. The steam generator is placed in a cradle, which inturn spans the two cars. The cars are not connected via the couplers, but the cradle is used to connect the two cars.

Specifications:

Capacity
Light Weight	203,000 lbs.
Load Limit	740,000 lbs.
Number of axles (33" wheels)	12
Load Platform Length	45'
Load Platform Height	52"
Car Length	70' 7"

Photos:

The following photos were sent to me by Richard Boyce. They are used here with Richard's permission. The photos were taken in the Houston, TX area.

Publications:
None

Equipment Diagrams:

The following diagram was found on the Kasgro web page.

Related Patents:
None

Commercial Models:
None