This twelve axle schnabel car is owned by GPU Corp., and is still in service. It was
built in November 1979 by Maxson.
Specification:
Capacity
505,000 lbs.
Light Weight
154,100 lbs.
Number of axles (33" wheels)
14
Empty Car Length
80' 8"
Loaded Car Length
106' 1"
Photos:
The following photos were taken by David Moore, in 2004. They are used with his permission. The photos were taken at
Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Middletown, PA, where the car is stored waiting for it's next use.
The following photos of GPUX 100 were taken by Craig Bossler on 7-1-91, at Belt Line Jct in
Reading PA. These photos are
from the collection of Greg Ajamian. These photos are used with permission of both Craig and Greg.
