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| Author: | Randy Gustafson [ Tue Jul 12, 2005 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Anybody looking for a DODX 6-axle heavy-duty flat? |
One of our clients is about to cut one up for scrap shortly. Not suitable for interchange though - it's now a steel plant, in-plant car. I think these cars were originally rated for 140 ton and expired under the 40-year rule. They were real common for a while but it's been a while since any were out there.Just the thing for your Sherman Tank display! |
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| Author: | Bob Kutella [ Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anybody looking for a DODX 6-axle heavy-duty flat? |
While not suitable for interchange due to the 40 year rule, we just had one delivered to IRM - although ours had roller bearing trucks. I believe ours is 54 ft long. Originally it carried USAX reporting marks before the Army cars and others were rolled into the DODX pool. So I assume railroads will still accept them for a one way movement on their own wheels, perhaps invoking the rule "Enroute to final destination". Is that Rule 92 or is my memory fading?Bob Kutella |
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