Athearn 13k Acid Tank Car Freight Car 125029
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
ALCO
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
2020s
2010s
2000s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
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Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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The official description provided by the manufacturer.
Type F "double shelf" McHenry couplers (First time in N Scale), body-mounted. Separately applied metal grab irons and handrails. Rubber trainline hoses. Coupler cut levers. Full underbody details: brake and train line piping. Etched stainless steel crossover platforms and top platforms. Two different body "phases" (early and late). Different top platforms as appropriate per prototype. Different brake systems as appropriate per prototype. Different end sills as appropriate per prototype. Weighted to meet NMRA RP-20.1 recommended practices. Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on Code 40, 55, and 80 track.
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 04_GENN_13K Acid Tank_012624.pdf