Downs Model Railroad Co. Frameless, Welded, Domeless Tank Cars for 1997
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Year/Era:
1972
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Alltank Equipment Co. (GCX)
Lessee:
Allied Chemicals
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-226 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-326 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
416053, 416062, 416078
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)
(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Volume:
23,000 gallons
Car Owner:
American Car & Foundry (ACFX)
Lessee:
Safety-Kleen
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-218 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-318 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
88715, 88717
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
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
American Car & Foundry (ACFX)
Lessee:
ECC America
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-222 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-322 (scale
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
72596, ?????, ?????
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
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
American Car & Foundry (ACFX)
Lessee:
Safety-Kleen
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-225 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-325 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
?????, ?????, ?????
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Notes:
The finished model has a yellow and black body color with red, black, and white lettering.
(image copyright © Downs Model Railroad Co.)
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Year/Era:
1976
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
American Chemical Paint (AMPX)
Lessee:
Trusweet
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
17515, 17525, 17590
Qty Made:
300
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Online Article:
Notes:
This was a special run done for the 1997 NASG Special Projects car. The cars have the "Trusweet" logo on one side, and the words "Trusweet" and "Amaizo" and the other side.
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Engelhard Chemical
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-221 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-321 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Notes:
This model has a blue and white tank.
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Year/Era:
1985
Volume:
8,000 gallons
Car Owner:
freelance: Misti Spring Water (MSWX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-227 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-327 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
310, 393
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Notes:
"Misti" was the name of one of Russ Downs' cats.
(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)
(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Georgia Kaolin (ACFX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-219 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-319 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Notes:
This model has a light-gray tank with black lettering.
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Koppers (KPCX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-224 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-324 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
?????, ?????, ?????
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Notes:
The finished model has a red body color with black, white, and red lettering.
(image copyright © Downs Model Railroad Co.)
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Year/Era:
1970
Volume:
16,000 gallons
Car Owner:
North American Tank Line (NATX)
Lessee:
Thiele Kaolin
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-220 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-320 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
14695, 14703, 14728
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)
(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Volume:
20,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Procor (PROX)
Lessee:
Casco
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-217 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-317 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Notes:
This model has a black tank with white, blue, and red lettering.
Prototype Info
Car Type:
frameless, welded, domeless
Year/Era:
1966
Volume:
23,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Union Tank Line (UTLX)
Lessee:
Colfax
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-223 (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-323 (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
79287, 78289
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:
1966
Volume:
23,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Union Tank Line (UTLX)
Lessee:
Colfax
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Manufacturer ID:
TC-223SE (hirail)
Additional IDs:
TC-323SE (scale)
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1997
Road Number(s):
79256
Product Type:
plastic & metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
(image copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)