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Date: 11/28/20 16:54
Do They Come Any Larger
Author: edsaalig

Auto Parts carrier.  Photo taken in the early 70s. Are there any freight cars that are larger?



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Date: 11/28/20 17:14
Re: Do They Come Any Larger
Author: Fortyfooter

That is second to the fact that this photo rocks! Thanks for sharing this gem! 

But I want to know the answer too!

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Date: 11/28/20 17:15
Re: Do They Come Any Larger
Author: PHall

Yes, auto racks and most piggyback cars were longer. 89 feet vs the 86 feet this car is.

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Date: 11/28/20 17:15
Re: Do They Come Any Larger
Author: Evan_Werkema

Did you miss the Schnabel car that carried a load out of San Onofre earlier this year?

https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,5031698
https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,5034889

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Date: 11/28/20 17:44
Re: Do They Come Any Larger
Author: PHall

The Articulated Auto Racks, the "Auto-Max" cars are over 100 feet, but they're articulated.

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Date: 12/14/20 19:37
Re: Do They Come Any Larger
Author: Gonut1

But it was scrapped immediately following.
Bah! Bummer.
Go

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