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New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2023 8:57 am
by AARR
Check out the centerbeam at the 16:43 mark of the Jaw Tooth video. The platform drops between the wheels to increase the quantity of the load. It is the first time I have seen this style.


Re: New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:15 am
by Jetlink
Looks just like the style of a low boy semi trailer used to haul heavy equipment. Wonder if it will frequently get stuck at grade crossing like they do?

Re: New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:38 pm
by Raildudes dad
It's AOK 21980. It looks like AOK has a number of them. Last loaded in PQ Quebec and unloaded in Big Bend FL. Appears to be headed back to Quebec. I

http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPictur ... id=5684955

Re: New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:23 pm
by redcrumbox
AARR, you need to get track-side more often, these type cars have been riding the rails for 20 years.