The O Scale Brass Tangent Scale Models GATC 6,000 Gallon 3-Compartment tank car is a visually distinctive model that includes intricate underframe details such as full brake piping, outlet caps and chains, truck brake beams, and different brake wheel hardware for each paint scheme. Also note the “true-to-life” colors and “hyper-accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement. Finally, the scale replicas operate as well as they look, equipped with free-rolling all-metal wheels (with hidden ball-bearings) inside the new Brass Tangent 50-Ton “spring-plank” truck, plus genuine Kadee #740 O Scale Type E couplers. The models are truly ready to run – no paint or decals required! The O scale products are ready to operate (and weather if you are so inclined).

Features for these replicas include:

– Dimensional accuracy

– Fully riveted body

– Fully riveted underframe

– Separately applied tank handrail, grab irons and ladders

– Stunning dome hatches and safety valves

– Heater line and outlet drain details, including correct side profile between tank and underframe when viewing the car from the side

– Full AB brake detail, brake rods, retainer, release rod and air line

– Visible wood grain detail on the brass walkways

– Dimensionally-correct hazardous placards and route boards

– Highly correct “true to life” colors

– “Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement

– Genuine Kadee #740 O Scale Type E couplers

– Accurate, scale draft gear box

– Road-specific brakewheels for each paint scheme including correct square-profile shaft

– Multiple road numbers for each paint scheme

– Free-rolling wheels with internal hidden ball-bearings

– Beautifully-painted 33” wheels with accurate front and rear face profile and exposed “shiny” tread

– Tangent Scale Models-own fully-sprung 50-Ton “spring-plank” truck

– Recommended age 14 years and older

GATX “Black Lease” 1958+ represents GATX (General American Transportation) lease cars that were painted and stenciled in the striking “black lease 1958+” scheme with a 2-58 paint date on the side of the car. This GATX black lease scheme represents a car that was in service between 1958 and approximately 1968, and is suitable for modelers of literally any prototype! We are offering this scheme in three road numbers! (SKU OS2R-11511 for O scale 2-Rail and SKU P48-11511 for Proto-48)

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