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Re: The usual question, which are legit?

Tim O'Connor
 

Schuyler

Another detail: On the UTLX tank car, the AB valve is
directly above the air reservoir, and most of the valve
shows above the level of the walkway. It is located just
ahead of the A-end truck on the left side of the car.
This is different than the model's brake system layout.

The UTLX car also had grid type open walkways. Plano
makes a set of replacement walkways, kit #306.

I recommend a kit w/ a set of Steve Hile's UTLX decals.

Tim O'Connor

Schuyler

UTLX owned some of these, e.g. UTLX 39150. I think all of
the others are foobies. The UTLX tank car had an extra pair
of raised weld seams on either side of the dome, they almost
look like bands. And the placards of course were UTLX style.
Otherwise it's a near perfect match. I can't vouch for the
car numbers IRC is offering. Also make sure the lettering
is yellow if it's UTLX -- some models have featured white
UTLX lettering, which AFAIK is bogus.

There were very few owners of these cars. The US Army was
the largest owner.

Tim O'Connor


At 6/9/2009 12:54 AM Tuesday, you wrote:
http://www.ircmodelersclub.com/images/flyer221w.jpg

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