HO 30,000-Gallon Ethanol Tank UTLX #2 Model (ATH29926)

This HO-scale Ethanol Tank Car model reproduces a modern 30,000-gallon tank car, specifically UTLX No. 2, and is designed for HO-layout railways to haul ethanol on realistic trains. It adds authentic proportions and decoration to fuel-hauling scenes on a layout.

Detail highlights include separately applied walkways, end platforms, ladders, brake rigging detail, safety rail supports, tank saddles and printed placards. Photo-etched metal walkways and end platforms, wire safety rails and end handrails, 100-ton roller bearing trucks, and 36-inch machined wheels with RP25 profiles are complemented by a weighted body for smooth operation. Body-mounted McHenry operating scale couplers, a highly detailed injection-molded body, and realistic paint and printwork enhance the model’s appearance. A minimum 18-inch radius keeps it compatible with common HO layout curves. In prototype terms, 30,000-gallon ethanol cars are common on freight trains, often owned by leasing companies and leased to ethanol producers, which helps explain the authentic look and behavior on a layout.