Why are the ladders offset from the center of the tank car on many LPG tank cars?
LPG Tank Car Offset Ladder Question
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LPG Tank Car Offset Ladder Question
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Re: LPG Tank Car Offset Ladder Question
These cars have had insulation added. The original ladder position would overhang too far on curves.
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Re: LPG Tank Car Offset Ladder Question
Thank you Steamlogger
Steamlogger wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:08 pmThese cars have had insulation added. The original ladder position would overhang too far on curves.
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