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CEBX 800 (1)
CEBX 800 is a special car for moving oversized loads by rail, in this case a 600-ton petroleum reactor vessel.
Date: 04/02/2005
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CEBX 800 (2)
The car is bolted to the load on each end with control and hydraulic lines running down each side of the vessel. The car can move the vessel to eaither side of the track or raise it to clear obstructions.
Date: 04/02/2005
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CEBX 800 (3)
The whole train moves at a maximum of 15 mph, making for a long day chasing it.
Date: 04/02/2005
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CEBX 800 (4)
Here we see the train about to arrive at Sweetwater, TX. BNSF assigned it one of its new GE ES44 locomotives, #7687.
Date: 04/02/2005
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CEBX 800 (5)
As the train is put away for the night in Sweetwater, the mass of the car is put in perspective by the size of the BNSF special agent guarding it.
Date: 04/02/2005
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CEBX 800 (6)
Here is a closer view of the GE ES44 locomotive.
Date: 04/02/2005
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