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Shell 14 Ton Tank Car

Shell 14 Ton Tank Car photographed at West Coast Railways, Carnforth.

 

Most of these tank cars were built between 1939 and 1944. They were 17 feet 6 inches long, had a 10 foot wheel base and were equipped with RCH brakes on both sides and split oil axle bearings. The tank was 7 feet 2 inches in diameter and held 4275 gallons. All Class A tanks were taken out of service by 1971, with the last Class B tank following in 1973.

 

Nikon D3

80/200mm/F2.8

5th/F29

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Uploaded on June 7, 2025
Taken on February 3, 2009