HO 30,000-Gallon Ethanol Tank GATX #3 Plastic Model (ATH29923)

This HO scale 30,000-gallon Ethanol Tank Car, GATX No. 3, is a precise model of a modern ethanol transporter designed for authentic operation on HO layouts. It features a separately applied walkway platform, manway, outlet, ladders, brake rigging detail, safety rail supports, tank saddles and printed placards, plus photo-etched walkways and end platforms. Wire safety rails and end handrails, 100-ton roller bearing trucks, and 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours deliver a convincing, reliable look and smooth running. The injection-molded body is painted and printed for realistic decoration, and the model is weighted for stable tracking on common layout curves with a minimum radius of 18 inches. Body-mounted McHenry operating scale upper and lower shelf knuckle couplers complete the prototypical handling.

In prototype terms, modern ethanol tank cars carry about 30,000 gallons and are typically owned by railcar leasing companies and leased to ethanol producers, often bearing operator logos. This faithful HO representation captures that look and feel, making it a strong addition to freight trains and realistic yard scenes for enthusiasts building believable, era-appropriate layouts.