We have acquired an 85 foot long turntable - complete. We need to acquire at least one 89 foot long flatcar and either a gondola or flatcar for trim and other materials in interchange condition and age. Due to the length of time expected to be needed, a long term loan or donation or swap is needed.

Does anyone have any leads on where to start to look for these? Any leads on another museum? Scrapers? Friendly railroads?

Thank you in advance.

Here are details on some that were recently advertised for lease, might also be for sale:

Outside Length: 94' 08"
Inside Length: 89' 00"
Max Weight on Rail: 220,000 lbs.
Approx. Tare Weight: 68,200 lbs.

Contact: Phone: (720) 733-9922 Fax: (720) 733-9966 http://www.tealinc.com/

I have no idea if they are still available, but it appeared that they had quite a few of them.
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David Farlow
Whitewater Valley Railroad

I think that the Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola has one or more heavy duty (former military flat cars available But I am sure they would want it back!

Will the turntable you are building go at the museum's Campo site or someplace else?


Ted Miles

[quote="Will the turntable you are building go at the museum's Campo site or someplace else?Ted Miles[/quote]

In the greater Campo area. Only have to buy more property.

Can you tell use where the turntable is coming from, what railroad and location, or what other museum? Anything else you can add, such as its builder an date of construction would also be appreciated.

Still no luck so far.

Any Museum out there willing to share?