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Eastern Seaboard Models - 141100 - Tank Car, Single Dome, 39 Foot - Firestone - 30906

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Stock Number141100
Original Retail Price$9.95
BrandEastern Seaboard Models
ManufacturerRivarossi
Body StyleRivarossi Tank Car 40 Foot Chemical
Image Provider's WebsiteLink
Prototype VehicleTank Car, Single Dome, 39 Foot (Details)
Road or Company NameFirestone (Details)
Reporting MarksGATX
Road or Reporting Number30906
Paint Color(s)Gray and Black
Print Color(s)Blue and Black
Coupler TypeRapido Hook
Coupler MountTruck-Mount
Wheel TypeInjection Molded Plastic
Wheel ProfileDeep Flange
Release Date1991-06-01
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeTank Car
Model Subtype11K LPG
Model VarietyChemical
Prototype RegionNorth America
Prototype EraNA Era III: Transition (1939 - 1957)
Scale1/160



Specific Item Information: The tank is painted medium gray and the frame is molded in black plastic, riding on black trucks. Dark blue printing on the sides and ends. Made in Italy, finished in U.S.A.
Model Information: Atlas contracted with Rivarossi to make this tank car for import into the United States. It was first available in the Atlas 1969 catalog. It has also been imported by Eastern Seaboard Models starting in 1989. Do not confuse this with the 1967 Roco-made tank cars also sold by Atlas.
Prototype History:
Single Dome tank cars are a railroad staple. They have been around since the first half of the 20th century. This length car can handle about 10,000 gallons. These railcars carry a wide array of commodities, including liquid fertilizers, chemicals, fuel oils and asphalt, and food-grade oils. Tank cars can be pressurized or non-pressurized, insulated or non-insulated. Single dome cars carry only a single commodity at once. Food-service tank cars may be lined with stainless steel, glass, or plastic. Tank cars carrying dangerous goods are generally made of different types of steel, depending on the intended cargo and operating pressure. They may also be lined with rubber or coated with specialized coatings for tank protection or product purity purpose. The tank heads are also stronger to prevent ruptures during accidents.

One common version is the ACF Type 27 jacketed tank car with expansion dome which was in common use by many railroads and oil companies.
Road Name History:
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is an American tire company founded by Harvey Firestone in 1900 initially to supply solid rubber side-wire tires for fire apparatus, and later, pneumatic tires for wagons, buggies, and other forms of wheeled transportation common in the era. In 1988, the company was sold to the Japanese Bridgestone Corporation.
Brand/Importer Information:
Eastern Seaboard Models was founded in 1987. They are a manufacturer of N scale reproductions of North American eastern railroad prototypes. The have both decorated other manufacturers' models as well as designed body styles of their own. They are located at PO Box 301, Waldwick, New Jersey 07463-0301 U.S.A.

Their 2016 lineup includes ready-to-run gondolas, well cars, hoppers, tank cars and boxcars. They also produce craftsman quality kits in their "Made in America" series. ESM products may be purchased directly from their website.
Item created by: gdm on 2017-05-11 12:13:06

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