Concept Models Consumers Power Company (CPOX) Schnabel Car One-of-a-Kind Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Concept Models

Manufacturer ID:

CPOX 820

Prototype Info

Style:

Schnabel car

Length:

129'

Road Name:

Consumers Power Company (CPOX)

Ext. Reference:

visit site

Notes:

Schnabel cars are often marked as the largest railroad cars found. They are designed to car large, heavy, and oversized loads. The unique thing about their design is that the load itself is an integral part of the car's "body". Without a load, the two ends can be connected to each other to operate as a normal car consist. They come in various designs, as they are purpose-built. The kit is based on a car that was used to transport very large transformers for GE and Westinghouse. If the load could not handle the stress of the train, a bridge platform was used. Most of the time a train consisted of an engine, this car, and a caboose.

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

2017

Road Number(s):

820

Product Type:

resin kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Notes:

These were bare-bones kits that contained the body parts only. The Concept Models web site is still around, but the owner passed away, so these are not currently available, and their site no longer lists the S-scale versions. At the time a separate transformer load was available.