O MTH Kanotex Refining Tank Car 30-73612

O MTH Kanotex Refining Tank Car

Add authentic petroleum transport operations to your O gauge layout with this Kanotex Refining Tank Car from MTH Electric Trains. This highly detailed RailKing freight car represents a typical all-welded, insulated tank car built in the late 1940s or 1950s, featuring authentic Kanotex Refining markings and prototypical safety features.

Historical Background

The tank car was relatively uncommon until the 1870s, when the nascent petroleum industry ordered large quantities of metal tanks carried on wooden car bodies. By the early 1900s, a standard design had evolved that lasted throughout the steam and early diesel eras: an 8,000-11,000-gallon metal tank perched on a metal flatcar-like underframe.

The one big change during that time was the transition from riveted to welded construction beginning in the late 1930s. Car builders introduced X-ray inspection of welds to ensure safety, as well as giant annealing ovens that could heat-treat assembled tanks to relieve joint stress. Welded tanks were stronger, less susceptible to rust and corrosion, and less likely to rupture in the event of a wreck.

This model represents a typical all-welded, insulated tank car built in the late 1940s or 1950s. A layer of insulation protected cargos that were sensitive to temperature extremes, and some such cars also had heating coils under their outer layer. Our model also features a safety platform around the dome — insulation and safety platforms being features commonly found on cars used in the chemical industry.

Features

• Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body: High-quality construction for long-lasting operation
• Die-Cast Metal Chassis: Heavy-duty metal underframe for added weight and realism
• Metal Wheels and Axles: Smooth rolling performance
• Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks: Heavy-duty construction for reliable operation
• Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers: Compatible with all O gauge equipment
• Decorative Brake Wheels: Authentic detailing
• Separate Metal Handrails: Realistic metal handrails add authenticity
• Fast-Angle Wheel Sets: Improved tracking and performance
• Needle-Point Axles: Reduced friction for smooth operation
• Operates On O-27 Curves: Compatible with tight-radius layouts

Specifications

• Scale: O Gauge / O-27
• Road Name: Kanotex Refining
• Unit Measures: 10 3/8" x 2 3/8" x 3 13/16"
• Minimum Curve: O-27
• Era: Late 1940s-1950s

RailKing Quality

High quality, traditionally sized RailKing Freight Cars provide detailed bodies and colorful paint schemes for the O Gauge railroader. MTH makes an enormous variety of RailKing Freight Cars, including many different car types and roadnames. No matter what era or part of the country you are modeling, RailKing is sure to have something for you.

Explore our complete selection of O Rolling Stock to expand your freight car roster.

For more information about MTH Electric Trains' complete range of O gauge locomotives and rolling stock, visit https://mthtrains.com/ to explore their full product catalog.