Problems was to turn into East River Drive. This turn and other tight spots were carefully rehearsed in a "dry run" several weeks preceding the actual job. Despite clearances of less than an inch in some cases, the three hour haul was completes without difficulty. GE generator stator weighed 401,000 pounds when stripped down for trip to Consolidated Edison's East River Station. Overall length of the 42 wheel tractor trailer dolly combination was about 88 feet. Gross weight was 270 tons.

General Electric Company1952-07-30

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Title: Problems was to turn into East River Drive. This turn and other tight spots were carefully rehearsed in a "dry run" several weeks preceding the actual job. Despite clearances of less than an inch in some cases, the three hour haul was completes without difficulty. GE generator stator weighed 401,000 pounds when stripped down for trip to Consolidated Edison's East River Station. Overall length of the 42 wheel tractor trailer dolly combination was about 88 feet. Gross weight was 270 tons.
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1952-07-30
Location: New York - New York County - New York
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Trucks; Shipping; Electric generators; Hoisting machinery; Bridges; GE Energy (Firm); Consolidated Edison Company of New York, inc.;
Type: Photograph
Publisher: General Electric Company
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