WECX 302 & 303
Description:
These two flat cars were originally owned by Westinghouse. They are still in
service under Kasgro reporting marks. They were rebuilt in 1999.
Westinghouse paired one WECX 302 or 303 with WECX 304 or 305 to carry steam generators. The steam generator is placed
in a cradle, which spans the two cars. The cars are not connected via the couplers, but the cradle
is used to connect the two cars.
Specifications:
|
Capacity |
510,000 lbs. |
|
Light Weight |
120,000 lbs. |
|
Load Limit |
630,000 lbs. |
|
Number of axles |
8 |
|
Platform Length |
48' |
|
Car Length |
54' 4" |
Photos:
The following photos were taken by Craig Bossler on August 10 and 11, 1993 in Myerstown and Sheridan, PA.
These photos are from the collection of Greg Ajamian.
These photos are used with the permission of both Craig and Greg.
The following photo is from my collection, it shows all four Westinghouse cars carrying two steam generators.
The following photo was found on EBay, it shows the car with a steam generator load for a nuclear power plant, the second car is either WECX 304 or WECX 305. The first cars is WECX 103.
The cradles were last seen stored at Kasgro in 2001.
Videos of the car in use:
Photos and articles in print:
From the collection of Craig Bossler.
Equipment Diagrams:
The following diagram is from the collection of Craig Bossler.
Related Patents:
patents are a good place to find diagrams.
None
Commercial Models:
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