The Tragschnabelwagen - a heavy transformer transporter.
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The Tragschnabelwagen is made up of two Uai 839 cars that each support the load in the middle.
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The transformer load in the middle can be shifted on the prototype and on the Märklin lok as well.
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The tragschnabelwagen passes the industrial area.
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There are 18 axles on each Uai 839.
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The Tragschnabelwagen has great detail.
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This picture shows the way the center load extends outward on the curves. Note the closeness to the catenary mast which I had to change to the outside to allow the load to pass.
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You can really see how far the center load extends.
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A train could not pass the Tragschnabelwagen on the adjacent track.
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The V 288 is a powerful lok with double motors. Its sound is nice and so is its performance.
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Another view of the extension of the center load as it rounds a curve. Note how close it comes to the adjacent track.
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This picture shows the length of the Tragschnabelwagen. Compare it to the VT 11.5 cars.
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The V 288 hauls the Tragschnabelwagen without any difficulty.
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The V288 is a really great lok. Once it delivers the transformer I am going to remove the center load and connect the two Uai 839's. See photos below.
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The Tragschnabelwagen being pushed up a 4% grade ramp by the V 288.
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The Tragschnabelwagen's center load extends out over the ramp.
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Another view of the Tragschnabelwagen on the ramp.
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The V 288 at work on the ramp.
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The transformer has been removed from the Uai 839's. It will be moved to a point adjacent to the power station.
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The two Uai 839's without a center load.
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A close-up view of the two Uai 839's connected.
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The V 288 pulls the two schnabel cars.
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The connected schnabel cars do not extend over as much without a load.
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The two Uai 839's connected without a load.
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There is still some extension rounding a curve.
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The transformer has been moved a little closer to the powerhouse.
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The transformer near the powerhouse.
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