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HO Scale ATSF GATC Tank Car - Solvent #98058 American Limited
HO Scale ATSF GATC Tank Car - Solvent #98058 American Limited
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HO Scale ATSF GATC Tank Car - Solvent #98058: Authentic Railroad Detail
This American Limited ATSF GATC Tank Car #98058 Solvent brings accurate North American railroad operations to your HO scale layout. Manufactured by American Limited, this tank car replicates the General American Transportation Corporation (GATC) design that served as a workhorse across the continent for decades.
Authentic ATSF Railroad Markings
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) railroad livery is reproduced with precision on this HO scale tank car. The "Solvent" designation identifies the cargo type, adding operational authenticity to your freight consists. Road number 98058 is clearly marked, making this car suitable for era-specific modeling and prototypical operations.
GATC Tank Car Design
Based on the General American Transportation Corporation tank car prototype, this model represents one of the most common freight car designs in North American railroading history. The GATC tank car design was widely used for transporting various liquids, including solvents, making this model historically accurate for industrial and chemical freight operations on your layout.
Key Specifications:
- Scale: HO Scale - Compatible with all standard HO gauge track systems
- Railroad: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF)
- Manufacturer: American Limited
- Prototype: GATC (General American Transportation Corporation) Tank Car
- Road Number: #98058
- Cargo Type: Solvent
- Construction: Durable materials for long-term layout use
- Detail Level: Accurate lettering and underframe components
Applications for Your Model Railroad
This GATC tank car fits multiple operational scenarios on your HO scale layout. Use it in industrial switching operations, chemical plant sidings, or as part of mixed freight consists. The solvent designation makes it particularly suitable for industries requiring chemical transportation, including manufacturing facilities, refineries, and distribution centers.
The ATSF livery allows integration with Santa Fe-themed layouts or general North American railroad operations from the appropriate era. Compatible with all HO scale couplers and track systems, this tank car operates smoothly alongside your existing rolling stock.
Add the HO Scale American Limited ATSF GATC Tank Car #98058 Solvent to your freight car roster for accurate railroad operations and historical representation.
