SNEL

Description:

These two cars are owned by the Société nationale d'électricité (SNEL) is the national electricity company of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These cars was used during the construction of the Inga/Shaba Hydro Electric station. I believe that these cars was built by Maxon during October 1975.

Specifications:

Capacity	149,000 kg
Light Weight	68,200 kg
Load Limit	149,500 kg
Number of axles	12
Car Length
Gauge	1 meter
Maximum Horixontal Load Shifting ability	None
Maximum Vertical Load Shifting ability	None

Photos:

The following photos were taken by Karl Ullrich.

F. M. Hageter, Jr. Collection from Craig Boosler, used with permission. This photo was taken at the Maxon plant.

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