N 30,000-Gallon Ethanol Tank CTCX #3 Model (ATH18039)

This N-scale 30,000-gallon ethanol tank car, CTCX No. 3, is a detailed model that recreates a modern ethanol transport car used on freight networks. It features separately applied brake wheel, walkway platform, manway, outlet, ladders, brake rigging detail, safety rail supports, and tank saddles, plus photo-etched walkways and end platforms, wire safety rails, and printed placards. Screw-mounted 100-ton roller bearing trucks ride on machined metal wheels designed to run on Code 55 and 80 rail, while body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and a faithfully injection-molded body with painted, printed decoration complete the realistic presentation. The model is weighted for steady handling on a layout, with a minimum curve radius of 11 inches.

Prototype context and usability: Modern ethanol tank cars carry about 30,000 gallons and are typically owned by railcar leasing companies, then leased to ethanol producers and fuel distributors. This model captures that authentic look with detailed decals and a realistic build, making it a convincing addition to yards or mainline scenes. It is designed to operate smoothly on typical N-scale track and pairs well with other 30,000-gallon tank cars to recreate unit trains or mixed consists.