HO Scale ATSF GATC Welded Tank Car #101134 - American Limited 1845

HO Scale ATSF GATC Welded Tank Car #101134 by American Limited

The American Limited 1845 represents a meticulously crafted HO scale replica of Santa Fe (ATSF) GATC welded tank car #101134. This model captures the authentic details of General American Transportation Corporation tank cars that served the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

Model Specifications

This HO scale tank car features the precision engineering and attention to detail that American Limited is known for in the model railroading community. The GATC welded construction design reflects the prototype tank cars used for transporting petroleum products and chemicals across the Santa Fe railway system.

Authentic ATSF Railway Details

Road number 101134 represents an actual Santa Fe tank car from the railroad's extensive freight fleet. The model includes accurate ATSF lettering and markings that match the prototype, making it an essential addition for modelers focused on Santa Fe railway operations or southwestern United States railroad scenes.

GATC Tank Car Design

General American Transportation Corporation tank cars were industry standards for liquid cargo transport. This welded tank car model showcases the characteristic features of GATC construction, including proper tank proportions, underframe details, and period-appropriate truck assemblies suitable for HO scale layouts.

Collector Quality Model

American Limited produces limited-run freight cars with collector-grade detail and accuracy. The 1845 series tank car fits seamlessly into steam-era and transition-era model railroad layouts, particularly those modeling the 1940s through 1960s period when these tank cars were in active service.

Layout Integration

This ATSF tank car operates on standard HO scale track and integrates with other HO scale rolling stock. The car is suitable for both display and operational use on model railroad layouts, adding authentic freight car variety to Santa Fe consists or general tank car traffic.

HO American Limited 1845 ATSF GATC Welded Tank Car #101134