HO 16,000 Gallon Clay Tank Model Tank Car (ATH16402)

HO scale 16,000-gallon clay tank car is a detailed model designed to represent a modern bulk-clay tank car for HO layouts. It mirrors the prototype with a 44-foot overall length, 111-inch tank diameter, and a 286K gross rail load rating, and it uses a bottom-unloading, funnel-flow design for efficient unloading on the layout.

The model features full brake plumbing and rigging, see-through etched walkways and end details, and separately applied fittings such as nozzles and manways. Additional realism comes from wire platform railings, ladders, placard holders, and printed markings, paired with 36-inch nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours and McHenry AAR couplers. Designed for clay service, it is lined to prevent cross-contamination and supports smooth operation on 18-inch minimum-radius HO curves, delivering authentic appearance and reliable performance on a model railroad.