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

MPCX “Silver and Black 1935” illustrates an eye-catching silver model! MPCX (Magnolia Petroleum Company) purchased a series of these cars from General American’s Sharon PA plant in 1935. Magnolia ordered these tank cars with bright silver-painted tanks, with black underframe. These eye-catching cars are offered in your choice of three road numbers. (SKU OS2R-11517 for O scale 2-Rail and SKU P48-11517 for Proto-48)

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