Asplundh #0004 in the Middle Yard          
The black contraption on the "A" end of the car is a roll up door that covers the operator's opening. Just above the two rung ladder is an operator's window that opens from the inside. On top of the "B" end of the car are huge spray guns that can be manually aimed at distant weeds. ATEX #0004 has an outside length of 58 feet 8 inches, a tare weight of 52,800 pounds and a load limit of 167,200 pounds
Date: 4/26/2003 Location: Dothan, AL Views: 630 Collection Of:   Bernie Feltman
Rolling Stock: ATEX 4 (MofW Equipment) UTLX 767 (Tank Car) Author:  Bernie Feltman
Asplundh #0004 in the Middle Yard
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Name Type Comments Date
Charles Stookey General A weed sprayer on steroids. I have never seen or heard of such a thing. Neat. 11/28/2011 2:34:52 PM
Robert Farkas General This almost looks like an HO track cleaner. Good catch. 11/29/2011 8:20:34 PM
Chris S General Now that's an amazing catch; the Asplundh trucks are plentiful, but a railcar?! Another great photo, Brother Bernie! 11/29/2011 9:23:18 PM
Karl Rethwisch General Good shot Bernie !! Terrible job !!!! 12/1/2011 5:40:45 PM
Charles Burgess General Nice catch! 12/2/2011 12:33:33 AM

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