Schnabel Car CEBX 800 in Amarillo

The World's Largest Freight Car, capable of transporting loads weighing 1,000 Tons up to 347 feet in length came through Amarillo in March 2005.
Schnabel Car CEBX 800 transported a Hydrotreater from the Port of Houston to Commerce City, Colorado. The Hydrotreater was made in Italy and was transported to Houston by ship.
Top speed for the BNSF train lead by brand new ES44DC 7687 was 15 mph between Houston and Commerce City. The trip took over two-weeks.

[@johnniebellamy5912]

My Word That Car Is Massive

[@BNSFAmarillo]

Yes, Its incredible, especially when you get to see it in person.

[@markfryer9880]

15 mph! Oh my that would make for some very long slow days getting to Colorado!
Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@BNSFAmarillo]

It took about three weeks, not only because of the 15mph speed but the railroad traffic along the way. Thanks for Watching!

[@alanwadleigh9051]

I remember this consist sitting in La Junta, Colorado for a few days. There was a rerail crew with 4 side boom crawlers that was traveling by truck with it.

[@BNSFAmarillo]

Interesting, I wonder if some of those white boogies left the rail?

[@alanwadleigh9051]

@BNSFAmarillo I was talking to a buddy who worked for BNSF. He said that it was basically a be prepared thing. I think he said the crew had to be within like 30 minutes of the consist.

[@BNSFAmarillo]

Ah Ok, that makes sense!