HO 11000 Gal. Tank Car CSL #1527 delivers a detailed freight wagon model for realistic HO scale railway modelling and layout expansion.
Featuring:
- Detail & Finish: Accurate printed railway tank car livery with road number “#1527” (California Dispatch Line example for this tooling). Includes finely moulded handrails, tank fittings, safety placards and body‑mounted detailing typical of Atlas HO 11,000 gallon tank cars.
- Drive & Performance: Non‑motorised freight car with smooth rolling wheels; not designed for self‑propelled operation.
- Control & Compatibility: Control system information not available (tank car is non‑powered and does not require electrical control).
- Couplings & Integration: Equipped with AccuMate® or similar HO scale couplers compatible with standard HO freight rolling stock.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: Length information not provided
- Scale: HO
- Gauge: 16.5 mm
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Atlas Model Railroad Co.
- Model Type: Freight Wagon / Tank Car
- Era / Prototype: Era/prototype information not available
- Control System: Non‑powered
- Decoder Interface: Decoder interface information not available
- Minimum Curve Radius: Minimum radius information not available
- Lighting: Lighting information not available
- Coupler Type: HO scale AccuMate®/compatible couplers
- Material: Material information not available
- Power Source: Not applicable
- Assembly: Ready‑to‑run
- Included: Single 11,000 gallon tank car body with trucks and couplers
Ideal for modellers building detailed HO scale freight consists and layout scenes who want to add realistic tank car freight stock, collectors of oil and chemical tank wagons, or operators expanding inventory of rolling stock with era‑appropriate freight cars.
Why this model matters
The HO 11,000 gallon tank car tooling faithfully captures the design of mid‑20th‑century high‑capacity pressure tank cars used for commodities such as LPG and other liquids. These cars often featured finely moulded details, accurate paint and lettering, and industry‑standard couplers that make them a seamless addition to HO freight trains.
Including CSL #1527 or similar road numbers in a collection enhances operational interest and visual variety, helping create realistic freight consists typical of North American railway operations. Users value these models for both their display quality and compatibility with a broad range of HO locomotives and rolling stock.
How to use it
Place the tank car on clean HO track and couple it to compatible freight cars or locomotives using the included couplers. No assembly or power is required for non‑powered freight stock. Ensure track surfaces are free of debris for smooth rolling and check coupler alignment for reliable operation. Controllers, track, or power packs are not included unless the seller specifies them separately.
This is a ready‑to‑run HO scale freight car. Assembly, power, or control equipment is not required.