GEX 40013-14

Description:

These two twelve axle schnabel car are owned by General Electric, and are no longer in service. They were built by Thrall Car Manufacturing Co.

Specification:

Capacity	750,000 lbs.
Light Weight - 40013	188,200 lbs.
Load Limit - 40013	756,800 lbs.
Light Weight - 40014	186,600 lbs.
Load Limit - 40014	758,400 lbs.
Number of axles (33" wheels)	12
Empty Car Length	106' 6"
Maximum Loaded Length	146' 4"
Minimum Curve (empty car)	38 ° 55' (150 foot radius)
Maximum Vertical Load Shifting ability	NONE
Maximum Horizontal Load Shifting ability (either side of car center line)	NONE

Photos:

The following photo was taken in Erie, PA, in May 1986.

The following three photos are from my collection The first was taken in Augusta, Georgia, in 1985, and there in no information on the last two photos.

The following photos of GEX 40013 were taken by Craig Bossler on 2-28-82, in Stowe, PA. These photos are from the collection of Greg Ajamian. These photos are used with permission of both Craig and Greg.

The following photos of GEX 40014 were taken by Craig Bossler on 2-28-82, in Stowe, PA. These photos are from the collection of Greg Ajamian. These photos are used with permission of both Craig and Greg.

Photos and articles in print:

The above two photos are from my collection.

Equipment Diagrams:

The above two photos are from my collection.

Related Patents:

None

Commercial Models:

None