Athearn - HO Scale - 20,900 Gallon Tank Car - Procor (PROX) #29027 - Black w/White Lettering & Orange Band (SKU 140-15765)
Available On: January 1, 2020
Tank cars have been around for much of the history of railroading. They have grown in capacity and types over the years into a large variety of cars. Many liquid and gas products are transported by tank cars. Richmond Tank Car was based out of Sheldon, Texas, and began operation in 1962. As a car builder RTC constructed tank cars for multiple railroads and leasing companies.
In 1979 Transport Canada began to require that all tank cars carrying hazardous goods be marked with a 1’ tall orange band. The orange band was in use until 1988.
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