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  1. Tankcarsrule

    Largest production tank car! At 48,000+ gals it went into production!

    There were two larger, but they were one offs. Only one of those went into service, the UTLX whalebelly! These cars hauled Vinyl Chloride used in PVC products. They ran in blocks up to five cars!!!! Most of the rust comes off of the walkway!
  2. Tankcarsrule

    Bakers Chocolate tank car, bring your own donuts!

  3. Tankcarsrule

    Bakers Chocolate tank car, bring your own donuts!

    Thank you! Marshmallows, doughnuts, ya gotta love em both!
  4. Tankcarsrule

    Bakers Chocolate tank car, bring your own donuts!

    This a modified Thomas Brothers all metal kit! I threw away all of the parts except the tank, ends and manway cover. I used a shortened Athearn 40' tank car frame. I fully plumbed it and added end steps and grabs. I made and installed coupler cut levers and air hoses. The little lady needed a...
  5. Tankcarsrule

    Blue box with OMI top walk, end steps, modern brake wheel, correct trucks, additional decals and weathering!

    Thank you Sir! Are you sure it's not a tank car?! As Vinnie Barbarino use to say, " I'm so confused"!
  6. Tankcarsrule

    Blue box with OMI top walk, end steps, modern brake wheel, correct trucks, additional decals and weathering!

    Thank you, I appreciate it!
  7. Tankcarsrule

    Blue box with OMI top walk, end steps, modern brake wheel, correct trucks, additional decals and weathering!

  8. Tankcarsrule

    BLI UP AC60CW corrected to match number!

    Thank you sir!
  9. Tankcarsrule

    BLI UP AC60CW corrected to match number!

    Sadly the locomotive doesn't match any prototype! I made many changes to bring it up snuff!
  10. Tankcarsrule

    Tank cars being loaded at Hercules Inc! Three tank cars are being loaded with Kymene!

    Thanks a lot for your very nice comments, I appreciate it! Bobby
  11. Tankcarsrule

    Scratchbuilt six axle Phosphorus whalebelly tank car!

    Engineer's decided it was a great idea! It fell by the wayside latter on! Thank you for your kind words!
  12. Tankcarsrule

    Scratchbuilt six axle Phosphorus whalebelly tank car!

    Another view!
  13. Tankcarsrule

    Scratchbuilt six axle Phosphorus whalebelly tank car!

    Top view!
  14. Tankcarsrule

    Scratchbuilt six axle Phosphorus whalebelly tank car!

    I tried to post this car a few months back, but no photos showed up! This car hauled 23,000+ gals in a water slurry! Phosphorus ignites when exposed to air!
  15. Tankcarsrule

    Tank cars being loaded at Hercules Inc! Three tank cars are being loaded with Kymene!

    The hopper is ready to unload cement for an ongoing building project! The big car is caring Caustic Soda for use in the plant! Kymene is used to give paper that slick look!
  16. Tankcarsrule

    Two killed when Lionel freight train plows through end-track office

    Maybe, they should inspect their brakes more often!
  17. Tankcarsrule

    A very small 2225gal Bromine tank car!

    Thank you very much!
  18. Tankcarsrule

    A very small 2225gal Bromine tank car!

    Thank you Alan, I appreciate it!
  19. Tankcarsrule

    A very small 2225gal Bromine tank car!

    Seeing the top view allows you to see the see through top and side walk. The side walk is double thick to make the car more stable and it can be picked up without damage.
  20. Tankcarsrule

    A very small 2225gal Bromine tank car!

    Thank you sir! I caught on, but ask Siri to make sure!




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