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Iron Rail Models General American (GATX) Frameless, Welded, Domeless Tank Cars

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1972

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Lessee:

Dow Chemical

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

135TCH

Additional IDs:

135TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

7547

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


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(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

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Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Length:

65'

Volume:

33,000 gallons

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

905TCH

Additional IDs:

905TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

9264

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


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(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1980

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Lessee:

Terra

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2011

Road Number(s):

16893

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


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Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1978

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

310TCH

Additional IDs:

310TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2011

Road Number(s):

25887

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1959

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Lessee:

Firestone

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

612TCH

Additional IDs:

612TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

30902, 30910, 30912, 30915

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1970

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Lessee:

Baker's Chocolate

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2011

Road Number(s):

31057

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Notes:

This was a special run done for Scenery Unlimited.


(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1956

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Lessee:

Pennsylvania Salt Mfg.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

609TCH

Additional IDs:

609TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

67956, ?????, ?????, ?????

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


 (image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)
This was the car when the line was owned by Manheim Machine & Tool Company.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1999

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

70266

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Notes:

This was a special run done for Hoquat Hobbies.


(image copyright © Ken Garber; used by permission)

 (image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)
Model owned by Ken Palmer.

(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1960

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Lessee:

Industrial Molasses Corporation

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

105TCH

Additional IDs:

105TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

75472

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

 (image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)
IRM show display stand.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1964

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

General American (GATX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

100TCH

Additional IDs:

100TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

88383, 88384, 88386, 88388

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
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