N ATH 30K Ethanol Tank Car GATX #35199/35203/35207 (ATH-2431)

The N ATH 30K Ethanol Tank Car is a detailed model that captures the essence of modern freight transportation. These tank cars boast a capacity of 30,000 gallons and are primarily utilized for transporting ethanol, often leased by producing companies to carry their branding.

This model features a range of realistic details, including a separately applied brake wheel, walkway platform, manway, outlet, ladders, brake rigging detail, safety rail supports, and tank saddles. Enhanced realism is achieved through photo-etched metal walkways and end platforms, wire safety rails, and end handrails, along with printed placards for identification.

The car is equipped with screw mounted 100-ton roller bearing trucks and machined metal wheels that operate on Code 55 and 80 rail, ensuring optimum performance. Additionally, it includes body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and is weighted for stability during operation. The highly-detailed, injection-molded body is painted and printed for a realistic finish, while the model is designed to navigate minimum radius tracks of 11 inches.