HO UTC 33K LPG Tank Car Early ROCX Primed For Grime (ATHG-1517)

The HO UTC 33K LPG Tank Car features a detailed injection-molded body characteristic of early prototype designs. Its realistic detailing includes separately applied elements such as the walkway platform, manway, outlets, ladders, brake rigging, safety rail supports, and tank saddles. It boasts full underframe detail with options for body-mounted or truck-mounted brakes and is equipped with 100 ton trucks featuring animated rotating bearing caps, enhancing operational realism.

This model is meticulously painted and printed for prototypical accuracy, showcasing multiple road numbers that differ between single units and three-packs. With added realism, it features coupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and other hardware. Different body phases are available, including early, flat panel, and late configurations, ensuring a comprehensive selection for model builders.

Additional features include photo-etched metal walkways and end platforms, along with wire safety rails and handrails. The model is fitted with body-mounted McHenry scale double-shelf knuckle couplers and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, ensuring optimal performance. It’s also weighted appropriately and has a minimum radius requirement of 18 inches, making it a perfect addition to any HO scale layout.

As part of the 'Primed for Grime' series, this model captures the look and feel of equipment that is actively in service, with base colors applied to reflect the wear and fading seen in real-life prototypes, making it an ideal canvas for hobbyists wishing to add grime and rust effects.