The subject of this model last came up, as far as I can find out, on this list back in '04. I thought I would myself submit it again.

The model is OMI-3230, described on the box as GATC 10,000 Gal. Tank Car, Insulated, Double Dome Built 1930.

I've placed a photo of the model in the photo section in the folder "OMI two dome tank car"

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STMFC/photos/album/1598856324/pic/1926876574/view?picmode=&;mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc


The discussion in '04 was pretty much wrapped up by this comment by Mr. Hendrickson:

"Ted, the prototype for this model was a car that Tom Marsh found intact but
out of service in the Chicago area. Its last owner had been a private
shipper (a chemical co., IIRC) which didn't exist during the era this list
covers, so the car was obviously second-hand. I've never seen a photo of a
car of this design in revenue service. 10,000 gal. two-compartment tank
cars were extremely rare, whether insulated or not."


So, 7 years later, I'm wondering if there's any more info on this car. Or a photo (even if it is post-list). It's a cute little thang, and someday I'd like to paint and letter it up. I suppose I might have to end up doing some sort of generic GATX job on it, but it'd be nice to have it right.


Ed

Edward Sutorik