The Houston RR Museum has one of the 1954 versions. I measured centerline to centerline of 2 tanks, much easier than trying to measure the diameter of one. It was 19." I then estimated the space

I think we are missing the original question as to placement of tank cars in a train....there is no restriction on where a tank car can be placed...the restriction as to placement comes with the

The 1943 cyc has a photo of USNX 1006, one of the GATX 28-tube cars, and also lists the OD as 18.5 in. I think I recall reading elsewhere that the wall thickness was 3/4". I can't find confirmation

I've been told by someone that repairstank cars ( and other rolling stock) that the Batten crude is not only highlyvolatile but very corrosive. Thankfully none of this was carried in steam

John Larkin wrote: Sure, exactly what I said. It was the original comment which generalized about "crude oil" without qualifiers. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley,

Today, crude oil (and diesel) are classed by the AARas "combustible liquids", not "flamable". There is no AAR requirement to use buffer cars to separte combustible liquids from engines, occupied

OD. I imagine they are very thick wall tanks. __________________________________________________ J. Stephen Sandifer Minister Emeritus, Southwest Central Church of Christ Webmaster, Santa Fe

I measured the car here in Houston. I have numerous photos and measurements if you need them. __________________________________________________ J. Stephen Sandifer Minister Emeritus, Southwest

The drawing on page 12 of Jay Miller's excellent Helium car clinic handout; "A Portfolio of Helium Tank Cars 1926 - 1962" seems to show a tube diameter of 18.5in for USNX 1054. I'm not sure if it is

18" ID or OD? Regards Bruce Smith Auburn, AL

18" diameter tanks arranged on 19" centers. __________________________________________________ J. Stephen Sandifer Minister Emeritus, Southwest Central Church of Christ Webmaster, Santa Fe

I think you have to remember that there are differing grades of crude oil. The Canadian oil train disaster happened in part because the shipper didn't let the railroads know that the North Dakota

Gang, Thanks for all the help with this. It is greatly appreciated! Regards, -Jeff

Tim, thank you so much, this is very helpful. I am going to copy this into a Word doc. and print it out to keep with the doors. Bill Welch

A while back there was some discussion about the USNX/ATMX 30 tube helium tank cars built by GATC and ACF. Does anyone know what the diameter of the tanks were on these cars, please? Cheers Dave

According to the Santa Fe Box Car book: 200 cars in BX28 class, converted 1937. Originally painted in the pre-map lettering scheme - no map, no slogan. The last BX-28 was retired around 1971.

Would someone know which train slogan would be most appropriate for the Shake n Take ATSF Bx28 circa 1940-47. Finally got mine built and would like to know which decals are correct. Assume it could

> A few months ago Andy Carlson offered the very nice dooroffered by Southwest Models > and I ordered everything except the unique SP door as I hadalready built a model with > that door. Bill, I

Bill. I'm at work and on my phone but Ed Hawkins nice freight car lists on the website did indicate door types. I recall 1937 AAR, modified 1937 AAR, postwar 10 6 cars etc. these are the same tables

A few months ago Andy Carlson offered the very nice door offered by Southwest Models and I ordered everything except the unique SP door as I had already built a model with that door. I ordered the