HO 16,000 Gallon Clay Tank (ATH16403)

HO Scale 16,000-Gallon Clay Tank Car is a detailed model that reproduces a modern clay-hauling tank car. It mirrors a 16,000-gallon capacity with a 286,000-pound gross rail load, a 111-inch inside-diameter tank, and an overall length of about 44 feet. The design features bottom unloading with a funnel-flow system and is lined and kept in dedicated service to prevent cross-contamination, reflecting prototype practice for clay service. The car carries AAR Plate C clearance for compatibility on standard HO layouts.

Detailed features include full brake plumbing and rigging, see-through photo-etched walkways and end details, separately applied fittings such as nozzles and manways, plus wire platform rails, ladders, placard holders, and printed markings on the tank body. It rides on 36-inch nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours and uses McHenry AAR upper/lower shelf couplers for reliable operation. The model is suitable for HO layouts with a minimum 18-inch radius, and road-specific markings are included to help match a chosen roster.