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Unloading center beam cars - faraway - 04-29-2012
I got some center beam cars and have a location where a dealer unloads. Unloading can be done from one side only without more modifications on the layout.
Question:
Is it prototypical to have only one side of the track prepared for unloading parts of the lumber load from a center beam at a small dealership? That would imply center beams are used today like boxcars much earlier when LCL was popular.
I am not very optimistic to get a positive answer but it is worth to ask.
Axe the bushes yes or no?
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Re: Unloading center beam cars - jwb - 04-29-2012
A centerbeam must be unloaded from both sides. There's warning lettering, and a diagram for those less literate, explaining how the car will tip over if you don't unload from both sides!
Re: Unloading center beam cars - faraway - 04-29-2012
jwb Wrote:A centerbeam must be unloaded from both sides. There's warning lettering, and a diagram for those less literate, explaining how the car will tip over if you don't unload from both sides!That is also my understanding, sorry did not mention it. I mend if it is prototypical to unload only 1,2 or 3 packs from one side at a small dealership.
However, I axed!
It is technical a problem to keep the car in balance but it does not fit into todays economy. If a dealer needs less than a center beam carload he will get it on a truck.
Re: Unloading center beam cars - lajry - 04-29-2012
Reinhard
You just need to "pave" the other side so your forklifts can unload both sides of the bulkheads.
Re: Unloading center beam cars - faraway - 04-29-2012
Yes Sir, I pave
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Re: Unloading center beam cars - Sumpter250 - 04-30-2012
faraway Wrote:Yes Sir, I pave
The important thing here is, that you asked, got your answer, and proceeded from there. Way
To Go It's always a good thing when a plan comes together.
Re: Unloading center beam cars - Mike Kieran - 04-30-2012
Sumpter250 Wrote:faraway Wrote:Yes Sir, I pave
The important thing here is, that you asked, got your answer, and proceeded from there. Way
It's always a good thing when a plan comes together.
Pete, have you been watching the A Team again
