PRR 470248

Description:

Well type car body built by United Engineering in 1960 to use with the dual trucks of the end bolsters of the 470245. After the shipment the car body was sold to the PRR. I do not know if this car went to the Penn Central or when this car was removed from service.

Specifications:

Capacity	500,000 lbs.
Light Weight	lbs.
Load Limit	lbs.
Number of axles (36" wheels)	16
Well Length	42'
Car Length	123' 3"

Photos:

The following photos were sent by Michael Shaffer. The photos were taken on Feb. 2, 1982 at Conway, PA.

Photos and aritcles in print:

Publication	Page	Date	Comments
PRR Color Guide Vol. 2	95	2/26/62	Partial View

Equipment Diagrams:

Related Patents:
None

Commercial Models:
Railworks built an HO scale model a couple of years ago, below is a picture of mine.