HO Scale American Limited Santa Fe GATC Tank Car #101141 Diesel

HO Scale Santa Fe GATC Tank Car #101141

This American Limited HO scale model represents Santa Fe GATC (General American Transportation Corporation) tank car number 101141 in diesel black livery. American Limited produces premium-quality HO scale freight cars known for their exceptional detail and accurate prototypical representation.

Model Specifications

The model features authentic Santa Fe railroad markings and the distinctive diesel black paint scheme commonly used on tank cars during the mid-20th century. GATC tank cars were workhorses of the American freight railroad system, transporting petroleum products, chemicals, and other liquid commodities across the country.

Authentic Details

American Limited is recognized among model railroad collectors for producing limited-run freight cars with superior craftsmanship. This tank car includes accurately scaled details typical of GATC construction, including proper tank configuration, running gear, and period-correct lettering. The #101141 road number makes this a specific prototype model rather than a generic representation.

HO Scale Compatibility

This 1:87 scale tank car integrates seamlessly with standard HO scale model railroad layouts. The car features metal wheelsets and operates on standard HO track systems. Compatible with Kadee or similar HO scale couplers for reliable coupling and uncoupling operations during switching and mainline operations.

Santa Fe Railroad Heritage

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (Santa Fe) operated one of the largest fleets of tank cars in the United States. This model represents the type of equipment used to transport diesel fuel and petroleum products to fueling facilities along the Santa Fe system, which stretched from Chicago to California.

Collector Value

American Limited produces their freight car models in limited quantities, making each release collectible. The combination of specific road number, accurate prototype details, and quality construction makes this tank car suitable for both operational layouts and display collections focused on Santa Fe railroad equipment or tank car history.

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