Overland Models Brass American Car & Foundry (ACFX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 1-dome Tank Cars

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Car Type:

steel frame, riveted, 1-dome

Year/Era:

1947

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

American Car & Foundry (ACFX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Overland Models

Manufacturer ID:

4001

Factory:

Ajin Precision, Korea

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1986

Qty Made:

41

Product Type:

brass

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Magazine Article:

NASG Dispatch, Fall 1985 #4 & Winter 1986 #1

Notes:

This car was one of the 1986 NASG's Special Projects cars. It represents a non-insulated, low-pressure tank car, which is the most common variety used for general service. They were available with either scale coil-sprung T-section Bettendorf trucks, or AF-compatible Ace sprung-Bettendorf trucks with hi-rail wheels.

Bob Werre's photo shows how the model arrived from the factory.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel frame, riveted, 1-dome

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

American Car & Foundry (ACFX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Overland Models

Manufacturer ID:

4004

Factory:

Ajin Precision, Korea

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1986

Qty Made:

50

Product Type:

brass

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Magazine Article:

NASG Dispatch, Fall 1985 #4 & Winter 1986 #1

Online Article:

visit site

Notes:

This car was one of the 1986 NASG's Special Projects cars. It represents an insulated, low-pressure tank car. Insulated cars have a slightly larger diameter and inset ends to cover the insulation. This particular car was used to transport various tar, molasses, corn syrup, heavy oils, etc. Lines ran through the insulation to heat up the content so that it would flow into and out of the tank. The models included the safety platform around the dome, and had the AB brake system installed. They were available with either scale coil-sprung T-section Bettendorf trucks, or AF-compatible Ace sprung-Bettendorf trucks with hi-rail wheels.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel frame, riveted, 1-dome

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

American Car & Foundry (ACFX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Overland Models

Manufacturer ID:

4005

Factory:

Ajin Precision, Korea

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1986

Qty Made:

53

Product Type:

brass

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Magazine Article:

NASG Dispatch, Fall 1985 #4 & Winter 1986 #1

Notes:

This car was one of the 1986 NASG's Special Projects cars. It represents an insulated, high-pressure tank car. Insulated cars have a slightly larger diameter and inset ends to cover the insulation. The small dome is indicative of the high-pressure feature. This particular car was used to transport vinyl chloride, anhydrous ammonia, liquid propane, gasoline additives, etc. Lines ran through the insulation to heat up the content so that it would flow into and out of the tank. The models included the safety platform around the dome, and had the AB brake system installed. They were available with either scale coil-sprung T-section Bettendorf trucks, or AF-compatible Ace sprung-Bettendorf trucks with hi-rail wheels.

Photo of Ed Kirstatter's model.