{"product_id":"tangent-scale-models-ho-22121-01-gatc-1957-design-8000-gal-welded-tank-car-clinton-corn-original-1958-gatx-74671","title":"Tangent Scale Models HO 22121-01 GATC 1957-design 8000 Gal. Welded Tank Car Clinton Corn 'Original 1958+' GATX #74671","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGATX Clinton Corn “Original 1958+”\u003c\/strong\u003e shows the classic Clinton Corn Processing, Clinton, Iowa scheme which was used for corn syrup shipments. This car is resplendent in 1950s glory – silver tank body, black highlights, and black, red, and white stenciling. It screams late 1950s and early 1960s if you know your tank car history. Check out this model’s stunning graphics, including the very distinctive Clinton logo on the right side of the car in red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eFeatures for our GATC 1957-Design 8,000 Gallon Welded General Service Tank Car replicas include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDimensional accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHighly correct “true to life” colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e“Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e“See-through” running board wraps around the underframe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSee-through” dome platform with exquisite handrail detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eTwo dome handrail saddle variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMultiple dome cap \/ top appliance variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMultiple bottom outlet variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDimensionally-correct hazardous placards with accurate hole detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSeparately applied tank handrail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSeparately applied tank strap detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDurable wire grab irons and coupler lift bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSeparate air hoses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e“Near-scale” draft gear box with side detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eGenuine Kadee “scale-head” couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCNC-machined 33” wheels in high-quality Tangent Scale Models ASF cast steel truck with spring plank and with separate brake beams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eNMRA-conforming weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eReplacement semi-scale wheels available separately from Tangent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMultiple road numbers for each scheme – these cars often traveled in “groups” of more than one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRecommended age 14 years and older\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDuring the 1950s, General American Transportation Company tank car production was in full swing utilizing the company’s “all-welded” tank car designs, produced at the company’s Sharon PA plant. In 1957, GATC continued production of general service, non-insulated tank cars with safety platforms installed around the dome, however Sharon added extra sheet metal to the top portion of the tank body around the dome, giving it a “bulb” or raised appearance. Also, there were other refinements to the design including a modernized handrail around the tank, larger tank manway handrail uprights, and side tank weldment mechanisms to secure the tank to the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMost of these cars were painted in billboard schemes during this production era, reflecting lessees for various liquid materials shippers. 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