Eastern Seaboard Models - 140800 - Tank Car, Single Dome, 39 Foot - Emery - 38263

Specific Item Information: A late paint scheme on this prototype. The tank and frame are painted light gray, riding on black trucks. Red and black printing on the sides, black printing on the ends. Made in Italy.

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: Emery Oleochemicals is today recognized for the successful development of high quality, natural-based chemicals - a business that began from a storefront that manufactured and produced tallow for oil lamps in Cincinnati in 1840. In the 175 years since, they have undergone rapid expansion and growth, and have seen various iterations through mergers and acquisitions. Throughout, they have continued to supply high-performance natural–based chemicals to their customers worldwide, and today have 3,000 products and a growing base of leading product brands.

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.