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Owner:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe
Type:
Spine Car
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Title:
Ten pack
Description:
In the late 70s/early 80s, ATSF tried out several applications of articulated intermodal cars. One such was a 10 Pack Fuel Foiler, which was a set of 10 stripped down platforms for carrying highway trailers. The reduced tare weight was intended to reduce fuel consumption, as was the lower profile. In that regard, they were a success; I suspect having 10 units together was not the most efficient way to manage consists. There was also a 6 unit version. Containerization of even domestic freight eventually changed the game again, but these cars were a good start in the right direction for fuel efficiency.
Photo Date:
8/20/1982
Upload Date:
5/26/2014 3:43:28 AM
Location:
Flagstaff, AZ
Author:
Tom Beckett
Categories:
RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
1819
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Title:
Fuel foiler
Description:
Another angle of the 10 Pack used by Santa Fe in the early 80s.
Photo Date:
8/20/1982
Upload Date:
5/26/2014 3:46:22 AM
Location:
Flagstaff, AZ
Author:
Tom Beckett
Categories:
RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
1854
Comments:
1
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