16 massive transformers get hauled to Canada by specialised rail
16 massive electrical transformers, each weighing 300 tonnes, were shipped from Antwerp to the Port of Duluth on their way to Alberta, Canada. They will be used to power transmission line which will run from the north of Edmonton to the south of Calgary.
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16 massive electrical transformers, each weighing 300 tonnes, were shipped from Antwerp to the Port of Duluth on their way to Alberta, Canada. They will be used to power transmission line which will run from the north of Edmonton to the south of Calgary.
The German-built transformers arrived to the port aboard Hansa Heavy Lift vessels with the first one arriving on the 16th July followed by four other transformers on the 3rd September and the last two shipments arriving on the 14th October and the 1st December respectively.
The first two transformers carried on with their journey by rail in September. The remaining transformers will move from now through the end of the year on a series of trains scheduled with Canadian Pacific, utilising specialised 16-axle railcars.
The specialised cars for such a heavy load call for four rail trucks on each end of the car and there are only four such rail cars in North America. Two of them are owned by Fracht USA who is handling the turnkey logistics for the entire transmission line project. Those two KRL16800 series cars are being coupled with CP locomotives and flatcars to move the large converter transformers safely to their final destination.
“Time seems to be on our side. We worked on refining the design and engineering on our cars for almost two years to bring out the best product possible. It was worth taking the extra time and working with the leading railways in the country on what they like to see on their bridges for supersized loads such as this.
“We are very excited to work with the professionals at Port of Duluth as well as Canadian Pacific, who are both a great part of providing Fracht’s client with a safe and smooth operation.” said Benjamin Liewald, Sr., VP of Projects for Fracht USA .
Source: Windpower Engineering & Development
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