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Iron Rail Models Plastic & Metal WhiteHouse (WHAX) Frameless, Welded, Domeless Tank Cars

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1968

Volume:

20,000 gallons

Car Owner:

American Car & Foundry (ACFX)

Lessee:

Stauffer Chemicals

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

510TCH

Additional IDs:

510TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

85282

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 © 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:

1975

Length:

48'

Volume:

20,000 gallons

Car Owner:

CPC International (CCLX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

213TCH

Additional IDs:

213TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

?????, ?????, ?????

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF: included; scale: not included

Decals:

included with kit

Notes:

The finished model has a yellow body color with black lettering.


 (image copyright © Iron Rail Models)
Scan from their 1996 catalog.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Ethyl Corporation (EBAX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

459TCH

Additional IDs:

459TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

6370, 6372, ?????

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

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


(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

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


(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

(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


(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

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)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1980

Length:

65'

Volume:

33,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Home Oil Company (HOMX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

900TCH

Additional IDs:

900TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2011

Road Number(s):

180067, 180070, 180074

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Notes:

This was a special-order item only.


(image copyright © Jim Kindraka; used by permission)

(image copyright © Stan Stokrocki; used by permission)

(image copyright © Ken Palmer; used by permission)

(image copyright © Jim Kindraka; used by permission)

(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1968

Volume:

13,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Koppers (KPCX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

508

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:

1966

Volume:

25,000 gallons

Car Owner:

North American Tank Line (NATX)

Lessee:

Sunoco

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

710TCH

Additional IDs:

710TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

34194

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)
This photo shows the other side of the car.

(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:

1972 (built 1971)

Volume:

25,000 gallons

Car Owner:

North American Tank Line (NATX)

Lessee:

CPC Diversified

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

705TCH

Additional IDs:

705TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

34965

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)
This photo shows the other side of the car.

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Car Owner:

North American Tank Line (NATX)

Lessee:

Cerestar

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

400TCH

Additional IDs:

400TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

190135, ??????, ??????

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Notes:

The ladder indented into the tank is on purpose, so that the car would meet the AAR "Plate C" requirements.


(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1997

Length:

65'

Volume:

33,000 gallons

Car Owner:

North American Tank Line (NATX)

Lessee:

Golden Peanut Company

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

901TCH

Additional IDs:

901TCS, 915TCH, 915TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

251310, 251340, ??????

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)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1977

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Oilzum (OLZX)

Notes:

Oilzum was one of the first brand names in motor oil.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

10870

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Notes:

A special run done for Ken Palmer.


(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1991

Volume:

23,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Procor (PROX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2011

Road Number(s):

50252

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Notes:

The inscription to the left of the ladder states: "This car is property of South Jersey S Gaugers. All car movements and repairs must be reported to owner".


(image copyright © Ken Palmer; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1967

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Shippers Car Line (SHPX)

Lessee:

Wyandotte Chemicals

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

125TCH

Additional IDs:

125TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

4011

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Car Owner:

Shippers Car Line (SHPX)

Lessee:

Hooker

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

315TCH

Additional IDs:

315TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

5867, 5877, 5899

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1965

Volume:

20,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Sinclair-Koppers (DYLX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

300TCH

Additional IDs:

300TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2011

Road Number(s):

3000

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

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

The Commonwealth Plan (VMCX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

120TCH

Additional IDs:

120TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

5547

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Ken Palmer; used by permission)

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

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1980

Volume:

14,000 gallons

Car Owner:

TransRail Incorporated (TASX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

205TCH

Additional IDs:

205TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

6974, 6988, ????, ????

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1974

Volume:

13,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Tropicana (TPIX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

1014

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

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Union Carbide (RAIX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

115TCH

Additional IDs:

115TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

5015

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

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Union Tank Line (UTLX)

Lessee:

Wyandotte Chemicals

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

130TCH

Additional IDs:

130TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Iron Rail Models)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1967

Length:

33'

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Union Tank Line (UTLX)

Lessee:

Occidental Chemicals

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

110TCH

Additional IDs:

110TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

42072

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Weight:

8oz

Product Review:

S Gaugian, Mar 2011, pg 8


 (image copyright © Ken Palmer; used by permission)
IRM show display stand.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Length:

38'

Volume:

16,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Union Tank Line (UTLX)

Lessee:

Sunoco

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

457TCH

Additional IDs:

457TCS

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

2010

Road Number(s):

52821, 52823, 52826, 54010

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


 (image copyright © Iron Rail Models)
Scan from the Downs 1996 catalog.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Length:

55'

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

Union Tank Line (UTLX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

800TCH

Additional IDs:

800TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

902828

Product Type:

plastic & metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF


(image copyright © Ken Zieska; used by permission)

(image copyright © Ken Zieska; used by permission)

(image copyright © Ken Zieska; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Car Type:

frameless, welded, domeless

Year/Era:

1964

Volume:

10,000 gallons

Car Owner:

WhiteHouse (WHAX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Manufacturer ID:

467TCH

Additional IDs:

467TCS

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

3823, 3824, 3825

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.
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