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BNSF Flex-Beam flat cars.

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Posted by BaltACD on Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:02 PM

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I saw one of these on a siding recently and I was curious about them. Mostly the fact I don't see how the shorter centerbeam is practicall. 

Can someone explain the logic behind the design of these cars?

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BNSF Flex-Beam flat cars.
Posted by DavidH66 on Sunday, November 26, 2017 11:59 AM

I saw one of these on a siding recently and I was curious about them. Mostly the fact I don't see how the shorter centerbeam is practicall.

Can someone explain the logic behind the design of these cars?

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