New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

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AARR
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New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

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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.

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Re: New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

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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?
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Re: New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

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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

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Re: New Style of Centerbeam Flat Car

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AARR, you need to get track-side more often, these type cars have been riding the rails for 20 years.
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