PROTOTYPE HISTORY
The Triple-Dome Tank Car is based upon a steel Freight Railcar of the typical 1930's to 1970's era. Actual prototypes examples of this type car, although modernized, may still be in daily use by North American railroads and also on display at some historical railroads/museums.
Tank cars stand out from other rolling stock in a consist by their appearance, functional versatility, and range in size. Their round shape sets them apart from their rectangular counterparts (i.e. Reefers, Box Cars, Stock Cars).
However, although their shape may be the minority in a consist, tank cars make up for that with their functional versatility. Being the only car that can carry materials in a gaseous, liquid, or semi-liquid form, tank cars are called in to handle such things as hydrogen, chlorine, acids, alcohols, molasses, fish oils, and juice!
Tank Cars come in a variety of lengths and volume capacity, making them a workhorse of the rails!
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TRIPLE-DOME TANK CAR (ART-41600 Series) FEATURES:
- Front/Rear Operating AAR-Design Knuckle Couplers
- Detailed Freight Car Trucks and Wheelsets w/ Springs
- Moveable Hatch Cover on Domes
- Full Under frame, includes Air Brake System Components
- Set of 4 (6 Designs) Full Color Placards
- Brass Grab Railings
- Realistic Painting & Authentic Detailing
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MINIMUM 4' DIAMETER CURVE REQUIRED
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