Worlds Lagest Schnable car WECX 801, made in USA

Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing

Dan:

Thanks for posting.  This 36-axle car is 231’ long WITHOUT its load so a full O-scale model would be 57¾” long.  That’s about 32” longer than the MTH model of a 14-axle Schnabel car WITH its transformer load attached.  I wonder what minimum diameter curve such a model would require?

Bill  

Dan, It won't fit in my available space.

Very cool Dan and you are right about being proud, I feel good that we can still build things like this in Pennsylvania and I'm from Philadelphia.

We use to be able to build great things like that is South  Eastern PA, but unfortunately our leadership, for the past fifty years has been too busy walking around shooting themselves in the foot, then blaming the other guy.

In any case, I'm happy to see that the North East can still "Get her Done".

Here is a scratchbuilt O scale model of the WECX 801. With an 80 foot scale load it is over 5 feet in length! The Model as shown is "linked" by a drawbar that connects both sections just like the prototype.

Here is the O scale model of the WECX with 80 foot scale load. The load is mounted on "rails" which attach at both sections of the car.

Will it run on 027?

Alan

Yes, but only if you balance it on an O27 flat car - might have wee bit of overhang though

Pretty impressive (both the prototype and the O model)

rOdnEy

Here is another photo of the O scale WECX 801.

What plans were used to make the O-Scale model?

For a time, I was considering buying a HO model and using it to construct an O scale version (I did this once with an Amtrak material handling boxcar before they were made by MTH), but at $150, was a bit much for something I was only going to use as a pattern.

---PCJ

As long as it is only straight track, it should be fine!

Detailed "How TO" instructions with specifications, photos and drawings are available on CD in PDF format for PC computers.  See Ebay for details.

Or search on " How to Build wecx 801 "

Kasgro in New Castle, PA is a cool place to see. HUGE multi wheeled cars on sidings everywhere. Get off the Pa turnpike at Beaver Valley head on 18 towards New Castle

You cross over the Kasgro Yard and you can see from the bridge several RED drop center flats and heavy move cars. 

FYI: A short drive to The Underground Railroad and Mercer Junction from New Castle.