Texas, Mexico, Pennsylvania, New York Home About Transport Methods Specialized Services Projects Equipment Contact Us The Schnabel Railcar HomeBy RailTransportSchnabel Railcar HLI Rail & Rigging, LLC Introducing our Schnabel Railcar Gross Capacity: 1,100,000 lbs Empty Weight: 354,000 lbs (without deck insert) Overall Loaded Weight: 1,454,000 lbs No. Axles: 20 Max Axle Weight: 72,700 lbs Maximum Axle Spacing: 5’-0” Maximum Curve in Unloaded State: – 200ft Horizontal – 2,500 ft Vertical Up to 14” Lateral Shift to Assist in Negotiating Curves Reduced Pivot System – Effectively 20’-0” less pivot distance Additional Technical Data Available Upon Request Facts & Figures HLIX 2018 was rolled out in June 2018 after nearly 2 years of design and construction to produce the newest state of the art railcar. HLIX 2018 can accommodate loads unto 1,100,000 lbs in full Schnabel configuration. Load may be raised or lowered 24 inches by the railcar's built-in hydraulic system. Optional deck insert is rated for 896,600 lbs and offers space for loads up to 40 feet, 6 inches at the base. Engineering HLIX 2018 was modeled after a popular 1960 design offering flexibility and functionality. HLI has brought old design and new technology together to produce the most advanced railcar in the industry. Beyond the car’s brand new design, Material Testing and 3D Computer Modeling were used to confirm that the gross capacity of the car could be safely met at 1.1 million pounds. The result is the world’s strongest 20 Axle Schnabel Railcar, and the most modern available anywhere in the world. 470t Deck Insert A custom 40 ft. 06 in. deck insert has been designed with T-1 steel for maximum loading and strength. The 896,600 deck allows the car to transport loads that were not designed for direct connections Schnabel loading. Schnabel Railcar Brochure Specializing in the lifting and movement of over-dimensional loads by the most cost-effective and safe methods available, utilizing our extensive network of expert suppliers. Marketing Office 511 Spring Avenue Elkins Park, PA 19027 Tel: 215.277.5558 Fax: 215.277.5562 Rail And Operations 8900 Eastloch Drive, Suite 205 Spring, TX 77379 Tel: 281.826.0009 Fax: 281.826.0094 Mexico Office Arroyo de la Bolsa No. 21 Marfil, Guanajuato, Gto. Mexico, C.P. 36250 Tel: 473.119.1925 HLI Laredo, LLC 102 Pinto Valle Drive Laredo, TX 78045 Tel: 956.727.0989 Fax: 956.727.1765 HLI Registered Office 256 S. Clinton Avenue Lindenhurst, NY 11757 Tel: 917.560.2408 Fax: 215.277.5562 Business Development David Beggs Tel: 937.902.6669 daveb@HLI.us.com © Copyright HLI Rail and Rigging, LLC 2021. All right reserved. Website Credits