Custom built O scale model of the GEX 40005 depressed center flatcar:
This O scale model railcar has 12 axles with a scale length of 88 feet over the couplers. The model is 22 inches long over the couplers. The depressed center "well hole" portion of the model is a scale 34 feet long. An O scale model transformer load (not shown) mounts in the "well hole" of the flatcar.
The original GEX 40005 is a 12 axle railcar that has a load limit of 733,000 pounds. The prototype depressed center flatcar has a "well hole" which allows for mounting tall oversize loads.
The GEX 40005 depressed center flatcar wheel pattern is shown below.
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Note: This railcar was recently track tested on the Hidden Pass Junction RR built by Ingeniero No1.
