UNION TANK CAR COMPANY SULFURIC ACID TANK CAR HO SCALE
UTLX as delivered black car scheme. (White cars similar with black lettering)
Sulfuric acid is one of the most commonly hauled commodities on US railroads. Due to it's high density, 100 ton loads can be shipped in relatively small cars. This specific type of sulfuric acid car was designed and built by Union Tank Car Company between November 1977 and March 1979 with most still in service today.
Rail Yard Models worked closely with noted tank car fan Tim Frederick on this project. Tim supplied extensive technical input including field drawings and photos. His involvement has ensured this model's high level of detail and accuracy.
UTLX 11691 In current solid lettering scheme. Photo Copyright Tim Frederick 2004
UTLX 11724 in mid-era white car scheme. Photo Copyright Tim Frederick 2004
Close up of B End of car
Close up of B End of car and brake rigging
Top platform and loading provisions
Close up of brake rigging
UTLX current stencil lettering scheme. Kit 104.6
Kit 104 Contents, grey castings shown
Our model of this tank car features a three piece tank body composed of a cylindrical tank and two end caps. Additional castings are supplied for the top and bottom fittings, draft gear/stub sills, bolsters and end frames. A large number of etched metal parts are included to form the end and top platforms as well as the brake rigging. This kit includes trucks and semi-scale metal wheelsets and UTLX decals of your choice. The coupler pockets are designed for Kadee #78 couplers. (not included)
The kit also contains a mini CD-ROM with detailed, step-by-step instructions with over 100 color images. The CD-ROM also conatins a prototype history document with protoype photos showing various paint schemes as well as detail photos.
Price: $39.95
Kit 104: UTLX Sulfuric Acid Tank Car
Kit Description
Lettering Diagram
Price
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104.1: UTLX Delivery scheme white car w/black letters ('77 - mid 80's)
$39.95
104.2: UTLX Delivery scheme black car w/yellow letters ('77 - mid 80's)
$39.95
104.3: UTLX Repaint white car w/black letters (mid 80's - late 90's)
$39.95
104.4: UTLX Repaint black car w/yellow letters (mid 80's - late 90's)
$39.95
104.5: UTLX Current repaint white car w/solid black lettering and spreadsheet data)
$39.95
104.6: UTLX Current repaint white car w/stencil black lettering and spreadsheet data)
