Athearn - HO Scale - 16K Clay Slurry Tank Car - Innophos Inc (IPBX) - #17796 - Black/White with White Lettering (SKU 140-16408)
Available On: September 1, 2024
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
One of the more modern versions of the 16K Gallon Tank car is designed and manufactured by UTLX Manufacturing Inc (formerly Union Tank Car). The car is a 286K (referring to a 286,000 pound gross rail load limit) design with a capacity of approximately 16,000 gallons. The car is an AAR Plate C clearance car with a 111-inch I.D. tank and an overall length of 44 feet. For a complete bottom unloading the car incorporates a Funnel-Flow design. The cars are lined and kept in dedicated service to avoid cross-contamination.
MODEL FEATURES:
• Separately applied fittings nozzle, manway, and small safety valve nozzle
• See-through Photo-etched metal walkways and end platforms
• Full brake plumbing and rigging including brake wheel, air reservoir
• Wire platform railings, grab irons, and side safety rail cylinder, triple valve, brake linkage, trainline, brake rod, large brake
• Fine scale side ladders support, small brake support
• Placard holders • Printed marking on the sides, ends, and top of the tank body
• Equipped with McHenry AAR upper/lower shelf couplers
• 36” solid nickel silver wheels with RP25 contours operate on all
• Multi-packs feature unique road numbers popular brands of track
• Minimum radius: 18”
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