Modeling the McGraw Edison MEPX 100 depressed center flatcar

Here is a diagram of the articulated bolster system used on this model.  The trucks are articulated to allow operation on small radius curves. This design allows each truck to pivot independently.

Notes about the now owner of this flatcar.

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology Inc. (PTTI) is an industry leader in manufacturing a total range of types and sizes of single and three phase power transformers and voltage regulators for the investor-owned electrical utility, public power, municipal power, and industrial markets. PTTI is a US owned power transformer company with two locations and a rich heritage that dates back to the late 1920's. Their main headquarters is located in Canonsburg, PA and is the former site of McGraw Edison. Since its reopening, the Canonsburg location has completely restructured the way it manufactures medium and large power transformers.

PTTI also owns another former McGraw Edision flatcar.  This is a 12 axle design.

See photo.

This GEX 40011 depressed center flatcar in the photo appears to be very similar to the MEPX 100 but of a slightly different design.

Note: This car is now owned by Contractors Cargo company.  Their drawing of this car indicates that the loading platform length is 29 feet.

Also shown is an O scale model of the GEX 40011. (now CCRX 40011)