MEPX 100


Description:

This depressed center flat car is owned by Pennsylvania Transformer Technology. It was originally built for McGraw Edison, which was later rename Cooper Power Systems.


Specifications:

Capacity

510,000 lbs.

Light Weight

226,000 lbs.

Number of axles (36" wheels)

10

Load Platform Length

25'

Load Platform Height

2' 10"

Car Length

88' 3"

Car Width

9'

Maximum Horixontal Load Shifting ability

None

Maximum Vertical Load Shifting ability

None

 


Photos:

The following photo is from my collection and were taken in Lincoln, NE.

The following two photos are from my collection and were taken in Cannonsburg, PA.

The following two photos were originally posted on Trainboard.com by Chris. They were taken from inside a moving train on August 8, 2004.

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Publications:

None


Equipment Diagrams:

From my collection



Related Patents:

None


Commercial Models:

None