Bandstand         
This heavyweight car is now used as a bandstand at the museum in Altoona PA.
Date: 7/11/2008 Location: Altoona, PA Views: 534 Collection Of:   john kloczkowski
Author:  john kloczkowski
Bandstand
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  Norfolk Southern
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jim sadowski General Thats some kind of bandstand. More about the bulkhead flatcar at. http://southern.railfan.net/flat/cars/prr/245/prr470245.html Conrail's 766163, Formerly PC 766163, Formerly PRR 470245 Description: This depresesd center flat car was built by the Pennsylvania RR in Altoona in April 1952. This car was repainted and renumbered to 766196 after the creation of the Penn Central. I do not know when this car was removed from service. Capacity: 500,000 lbs., Number of axles (36" wheels) 16, Load Platform Length 27 ft, Platform height above the rail 39 7/8 inches, Car Length 124 ft 3 inch. The link mentioned has many pictures including some of its being built. 1/24/2009 2:27:23 PM

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