Atlas, N Scale, 50006302, GATX 20,000 Gallon Tack Car, Mobay Chemicals, #52444

The Atlas model of the 20,700-gallon tank car, introduced in the mid-1960s by the General American Transportation Corporation (GATX), is a versatile, general-purpose, non-insulated, non-pressure tank car. This model faithfully recreates two major saddle variations (Type 10 and Type 20) and two top platform variations (one- and two-piece). It was commonly used to transport products such as tallow, animal fat, fuel oil, diesel fuel, vegetable oil, soybean oil, fertilizers, lubricating oil, waste oil, and glycol.

Production History:

Built: The GATX 20,700-gallon tank cars were manufactured primarily during the 1960s and 1970s.
Quantity: While exact production numbers are not readily available, thousands of these tank cars were produced to meet the demands of various industries.
eplacement Timeline: These tank cars began to be gradually replaced starting in the late 1980s and early 1990s as newer models with improved safety and efficiency features were introduced.

Current Status: Many of these tank cars have been retired from active service, but some are still in use today, primarily for specialized or regional applications.

Features:

• Detailed five-section non-insulated body
  

• Two saddle variations (Type 10 or 20)

• Detailed top platform with two options (one- or two-piece)

• Bottom outlet

• Safety vent

• Manway

• Control housing

• Stuffing box

• Safety rails

• Accurate lettering for prototype cars

• Detailed brake gear and pipes

• See-through end walks