N 30,000-Gallon Ethanol Tank CHSX #3 Model (ATH18035)

An N-scale model of a 30,000-gallon ethanol tank car designed to bring authentic freight-car detail to a modern layout. This representation captures the look and proportions of real ethanol transport equipment, making it a credible add-on for yard scenes or mainline runs.

Details include separately applied brake wheel, walkway platform, manway, outlet, ladders, brake rigging, and safety rail supports and tank saddles; photo-etched walkways and end platforms; wire safety rails and end handrails; printed placards; screw-mounted 100-ton roller bearing trucks; machined metal wheels that run on Code 55 and 80 rail; weighted for stable operation; body-mounted 100-ton roller bearing trucks; a highly detailed injection-molded body; and realistic painting and decoration. The minimum curve radius is 11 inches. In prototype service, modern ethanol tank cars carry about 30,000 gallons and are commonly owned by leasing companies and leased to ethanol producers, which helps explain their widespread presence in freight operations.