HLIX 2018

Description:

This twenty axle schnabel car was built for HLI Rail & Rigging by Kasgro. It was completed in June of 2018. This car also comes with a removable deck insert.

Specification:

Load Limit

1,100,000 lbs.

Gross Weight on rails

1,466,000 lbs.

Number of axles (33" wheels)

20

Empty Car Length

123' 6"

Maximum Loaded Length

 166' 9 5/8"

Maximum Vertical Load Shifting ability

12"

Maximum Horizontal Load Shifting ability

14"

 

Photos:

The following photos were sent by HLI, of the car in route from New Castle to Charleston, SC.


The following photos were sent by HLI, of load testing the car in New Castle, PA. The photos were taken on June 15, 2018 by Wade Beard.


The following photos were taken by Vince Skibo on May 11, 2018. The photos were taken at Kasgro in New Castle, PA.


Photos and articles in print:

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Equipment Diagrams:

With out deck

With deck

Related Patents:

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Commercial Models:

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