O Scale Model of the Contractors Cargo Company CCRX 40016 depressed center flatcar
The prototype CCRX 40016 is a 12-axle depressed center flatcar and has an overall length of 96-3/4 feet over coupler faces. It uses 4-pair of 3-axle style trucks. The load platform length is 30 feet.
This depressed center flat car is now owned by Contractors Cargo Company, Houston, Texas. It was originally built for General Electric, by Maxson. The prototype has a capacity of 640,000 lbs.
The overall length of the model is 25-1/4 inches. The O scale model shown uses MTH 3-axle 3-rail trucks. The use of unique "articulated" bolsters allows use of the model on O-54 scale 3-rail trackage and turnouts. The model also has a very low center of gravity which provides good tracking capability.
Note: The O scale model has been painted to represent a new or recently refurbished flatcar. No attempt was made to reproduce all details of the prototype since the model is intended for O scale operation and not a display model.
Track clearance for this model as shown is 1/8 inch or 6 scale inches above rail. This track clearance dimension can be easily adjusted as necessary on the model by adding shims to the bolsters.
