Downs Model Railroad Co. Tropicana (TPIX) Frameless, Welded, Domeless Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Year/Era:
1974
Length:
48'
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Tropicana (TPIX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-450H (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-450S (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1996
Road Number(s):
1014, ????, ????
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Notes:
The Downs catalog states that these use HO-scale decals and are not based on a prototype model. The tank color is white.
(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)
This is a photo of when Manheim Machine & Tool Company owned the product line.
(image copyright © Downs Model Railroad Co.)
A scan from their 1998 catalog.