Modern ethanol tank cars have a 30,000-gallon capacity. Most tank cars are owned by railcar leasing companies. Many are leased to the ethanol producing companies and carry their company logos. Fuel dealers, small refineries and other industries receive single cars and small blocks of cars that are mixed into freight trains. Large gasoline refineries may receive 100-car unit trains several times per week.

Features:

• Scaled from prototype manufacturer's drawings
• Separately applied walkway platform, manway, outlet, ladders, brake rigging detail, safety rail supports and tank saddles
• Photo etched metal walkways and end platforms
• Wire safety rails and end handrails
• Printed placards
• Full underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details
• Body-mounted, McHenry operating scale upper and lower shelf knuckle couplers
• 100 ton roller bearing trucks with machined metal wheels
• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
• Accurately painted and printed
• Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
• Weighted for trouble free operation
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on Code 70, 75, 83 and 100 rail
• Minimum radius: 18"
• Recommended radius: 22"

Roadname Specific Details:

• Era: 2015+