KASGRO HEAVY DUTY FLAT CAR LOADS

 

The majority of loads requiring the use of 12 axle flat cars are products required by the power generation and distribution industry.  They include Transformers, Reactors, Generators, Gas Turbines, and some small to mid-sized Steam Turbines.  Transformers and Reactors range is size and weight significantly, some small enough that only a 4 axle heavy duty flat car will suffice, but can be large and heavy enough to require cars with 20 axles or more.  Generators typically ship on cars with 12 to 20 axles, and Gas Turbines use 12 and 16 axle cars.  The high pressure sections of steam turbines can be seen on cars with 12 to 20 axles.

The remainder of loads used on 12 axle cars are mostly for the petro-chemical industry.  These can include boilers/steam generators, heat exchangers, and reaction towers.

Transformers and Reactors

There are at least six major manufacturers of transformers and reactors used in North America.  While each manufacturer has standard features and designs, most of the products are custom designed to fit the requirements of each installation.  Some transformers are of the step-up or step down type, while others perform phase shifting.  These are just some of the factors that contribute to many different looks and styles of similar sized products.

Lesser know are Reactors.  They are used to limit the short circuit currents which can cause damage to the equipment of a power system.  They can also be used to help modulate a power system under a light load, like in the middle of the night when power demand is at its lowest.  They are built in a similar method to transformers and look nearly the same as transformers.

Gas Turbines

There are just two major manufacturers, GE and Siemens.  The turbines are usually shrink wrapped in plastic to prevent contamination inside the turbine during shipment.  They are also mounted to cradles, which in turn are secured (welded) to the car deck.  Turbine design doesn’t lend to much difference between manufacturers, especially when they are shrink wrapped, but the manufacturers use different cradles, which is the best way to tell them apart.

Generators

Again, there are just two major manufacturers, GE and Siemens.  The companies have vastly different designs which can be easily identified.

 

Railfan Models offers a variety of loads that specifically match our Kasgro heavy duty flat cars.  Most loads are available as kits, and are easy to assemble in a reasonable time.  The models are also available fully assembled and painted.  Some models are shrink wrapped per the prototype.

To purchase any of our products, please send an email to info@railfanmodels.com stating the product(s) you want and provide your shipping address.  We will send you a PayPal invoice with the product(s) and shipping total.  US domestic orders will ship USPS First Class or Priority mail if over 16 oz.  For international orders, we will provide you a quote using USPS International Mail, or Fed Ex/UPS if you prefer those carriers, prior to sending the PayPal invoice.  As we tend to have a backlog of orders, we will provide you the estimated ship date at the time of your request.

The following HO Scale Kits are used specifically with the 325 Ton Depressed Center Car:

TRANSFORMER 1

Measures 5.41″ long, 2.40″ Tall, and 2.04″ Wide.  66 separate parts.  Assembly time – 90 min.

 

Kit Pricing $100

TRANSFORMER 2

Measures 4.97″ long, 2.26″ Tall, and 1.78″ Wide.  31 separate parts.  Assembly time – 30 min.

Kit Pricing $110

GAS TURBINE 1

Measures 5.48″ long, 2.18″ Tall, and 1.89″ Wide.

This is a Fully Assembled load.

Fully Assembled and Painted $120

The following HO Scale Kits are used specifically for the 340 Ton Depressed Center Car:

TRANSFORMER 3

Measures 5.42″ long, 2.24″ Tall, and 1.72″ Wide.  25 separate parts.  Assembly time – 35 min.

Kit Pricing $100

TRANSFORMER 4

Measures 4.62″ long, 2.4″ Tall, and 2.02″ Wide.  17 separate parts.  Assembly time – 25 min.

Kit Pricing $105

The following HO Scale Kits are used specifically for the 370 Ton Straight Deck Car:

GENERATOR 1

Measures 5.375″ long, 1.75″ Tall, and 2.1″ Wide.  22 separate parts.  Assembly time – 30 min.

 

Kit Pricing $75

GENERATOR 2

Coming Soon

The following HO Scale Kits are used specifically for the 400 Ton Depressed Deck Car:

TRANSFORMER 5

Measures 5.49″ long, 2.295″ Tall, and 1.73″ Wide.  21 separate parts.  Assembly time – 30 min.

 

Kit Pricing $110

GAS TURBINE 2

Measures 5.525″ long, 2.122″ Tall, and 1.9″ Wide.

This is a Fully Assembled load.

Fully Assembled and Painted $140

To purchase any of our products, please send an email to info@railfanmodels.com stating the product(s) you want and provide your shipping address.  We will send you a PayPal invoice with the product(s) and shipping total.  US domestic orders will ship USPS First Class or Priority mail if over 16 oz.  For international orders, we will provide you a quote using USPS International Mail, or Fed Ex/UPS if you prefer those carriers, prior to sending the PayPal invoice.  As we tend to have a backlog of orders, we will provide you the estimated ship date at the time of your request.