HO 40' Single Dome Tank Car Us Army (BAC17815)

The HO 40' Single Dome Tank Car, US Army (BAC17815) is designed to haul a diverse array of liquid loads, making it an essential element of freight railroading. These tank cars have played a significant role since the pioneer era, transporting water, oil, and other vital commodities that shaped the nation.

This model showcases a single-dome design that harkens back to the final cars built with a riveted tank structure, constructed between the late 1920s and early 1940s, prior to the widespread adoption of welded constructions. Found throughout North America, the model not only represents the cars during their prime, serving private interests, but also their later use in maintenance-of-way services for Class I railroads, providing essential water supplies. In fact, some of these cars continued to operate into the 21st century.

The Bachmann Single-Dome Tank Car features a detailed, prototypical body design alongside quality components such as blackened metal wheels, body-mounted E-Z Mate couplers, separately applied ladders, and metal wrap-around grab irons. This attention to detail makes it a superb addition for hobbyists and collectors alike.