Atlas 50004730 11,000 Gallon Tank Car FBCX - Foley Butane #77 (Scale=N) Part # 150-50004730

The Atlas 11,000 Gallon Tank Car FBCX - Foley Butane #77 (Scale=N), Part #150 - 50004730 is a great model. (Note: Picture might show a different road number). Propane or LPG is a natural and refined product. In the 1940s, the petroleum industry promoted LPG as a cleaner and more efficient fuel. Transporting LPG needs special high - pressure tank cars. In the early 40s, the only qualified ACF tank car was the 10,500 - gallon one. After the war, ACF designed a new 11,000 - gallon tank car in 1947, and many were built until the mid - 1950s. The Atlas model replicates this late - steam/early - diesel era tank car in two versions: with or without platform rails. Cars with top platform rails were for places without elevated loading/unloading facilities, while those without were for customers with such facilities. Features include finely molded handrails, tank fittings and safety placards, 50 - ton friction - bearing trucks with AccuMate® couplers, accurate painting and lettering, and a platform when needed.

Using this Atlas tank car model is easy. Just place it on your model railway track as you would with other cars. When handling it, be gentle to avoid damaging the finely molded handrails and other small parts. As for maintenance, keep it clean by using a soft, dry cloth to wipe off dust regularly. If it gets dirty, you can use a mild soap solution and a soft brush to clean it, but make sure to dry it thoroughly afterwards. Also, check the AccuMate® couplers and trucks from time to time to ensure they are working properly. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can cause damage to the paint and the structure of the car.