Ohio Edison Steel Flat Car # 100

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Ohio Edison
Steel Flat Car # 100

Ohio Edison steel flat car # 100 was built in 1923 by the Ralston Steel Car Company of Columbus, Ohio. It was used by the Ohio Edison Company to transport heavy transformers and other large equipment that is commonly used at power generation facilities. Since arriving at the Museum it has been given a good cleaning and a fresh coat of paint by the NORM crew.

OEX 100 Specifications:
Type: Freight Car
Description: Steel Flat Car
Builder: Ralston Steel Car Company, Columbus, Ohio
Year Built: 1923	Retired: 1999
Aquired by NORM: 1999
Dimensions: Length: 37ft. 3in., Width: 10ft. 2in., Height: 3ft. 10in.
Weight: 55,700 lbs.
Trucks: ASF
Brakes: AB
Lines Served On: Ohio Edison Company

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This photo shows it in service at Ohio Edison with a transformer onboard. (Museum Collection)

This photo shows OEX # 100 with a fresh coat of paint at the Museum. (S. Heister)

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Last Updated 01/13/2012

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