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O scale model of the GEX 40005 depressed center flatcar:

This O scale model railcar has 12 axles with a scale length of 88 feet over the couplers. The model is 22 inches long over the couplers. The depressed center "well hole" portion of the model is a scale 34 feet long. An O scale model transformer load (not shown) mounts in the "well hole" of the flatcar.

The original GEX 40005 is a 12 axle railcar that has a load limit of 733,000 pounds. The prototype depressed center flatcar has a "well hole" which allows for mounting tall oversize loads.

The GEX 40005 depressed center flatcar wheel pattern is shown below.

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This 12-axle depressed-center flatcar is now owned by the ABB Power Transmission & Distribution Co. It is designated PTDX 205.

7/22/143:56 PM

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86TA355SROGR Forum Member

Very nice!

Love seeing these unique projects.

Takes us back to the modeling side of the hobby.

SpenceOGR Forum Member

Excellent reproduction.

Former Member

Very impressive work.

ChugmanOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Great job!

Art

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Originally Posted by 86TA355SR:

Very nice!

Love seeing these unique projects.

Takes us back to the modeling side of the hobby.

I build these models because I like large and unusual railcars not otherwise manufactured. I am always looking for prototypes to model.

Lee WillisOGR Forum Member

What was normally carried as a load on these cars, besides transformers? Turbine assemblies?

IndybryanOGR Forum Member

Is this the same car that they are transporting the 1309 on?

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