Athearn HO 16,000 Gallon Clay Tank, TILX

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:
Full brake plumbing and rigging including brake wheel, air reservoir, cylinder, triple valve, brake linkage, trainline, brake rod, large brake, support, small brake support
See-through Photo-etched metal walkways and end
Separately applied fittings nozzle, manway, and small safety valve nozzle, platforms
Wire platform railings, grab irons, and side safety rail cylinder, triple valve, brake linkage, trainline, brake rod, large brake
Fine scale side ladders
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”