Modeling the Siemens KWUX 102 schnabel railcar in o scale
(An O scale model of a similar Schnabel car WECX 202 has been built. Photos are attached).
The Siemens KWUX 102 (was WECX 102) is a 22-axle Schnabel car having a capacity of 1,212,000 pounds.
KWUX 102 (Formerly WECX 102)
This twenty two axle Schnabel car was originally owned by Westinghouse. This car, still in service and is used to deliver generators. It is now owned by Siemens Westinghouse, and based in Hamilton, Ontario. It is almost identical to the WECX 101, but slightly larger. This car was built for Westinghouse by McDowell- Wellman Engineering Company.
Specification:
Built | 1969 |
Marked Capacity | 1,200,000 lbs. |
Load Limit | 1,216,500 lbs. |
Light Weight | 516,000 lbs. |
Maximum Gross Weight | 1,732,500 lbs. |
Number of axles (33" wheels) | 22 |
Empty Car Length | 135' 7" |
Maximum Loaded Length | 175' 1" |
Maximum Height, Empty | 15' 1" |
Maximum Width, Empty | 10' 8" |
Maximum Vertical Load Shifting ability | 12" |
Maximum Horizontal Load Shifting ability (either side of car center line) | 14" |
Minimum Curve (empty car) | 38 ° 55' (150 foot radius) |
Minimum Curve (car loaded without any horizontal shift of load) | 17° 45' (325 foot radius) |
According to the Kasgro website this car will be taken out of service in 2019 (50 years)
Shown is an O scale model of WECX 202 which is a very similar car having 20 axles.
