Schnabel Cars
Updated 6/20/2009
Schnabel cars are designed to carry large loads. These cars separate into two parts
with the load becoming an integral part of the car, as it is attached back together for shipment.
In researching these special freight cars, I have put together a lot of information.
- Schnabel Cars in Service There are pages on 62 different schnabel cars from Asia, Europe and North America. These pages contain the following: descriptions, specifications, on line photos and links, 1739 photos, one video, & articles in print, equipment diagrams, blue prints, related patents, and information on commercial models.
- Instructions for movement of Schnabel cars
- Schnabel Related Terms
- Schnabel Related Patents
- Schnabel References
- Schnabel Modeler's Showcase
- Commercial Models
- Modeling Schnabel Cars
- Schnabel Cars and Microsoft Train Simulator
- Special & Heavy Duty Flat Cars Data Book SCL Railroad
- High & Wide shipment articles 29 articles (with photos) from railroad employee magazines
ARA Schnabel Car Listing
"LS" - A car of special construction having two separable interlocking units which form
a car body. Units may be separated and the load interposed between and locked in place
to form a complete transportation unit.
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