{"product_id":"scaletrains-sxt42419-ari-33k-gallon-spiral-jacketed-tank-car-ge-rail-services-yellow-lettering-lpg-early-natx-400259-ho-scale","title":"Scaletrains SXT42419 ARI 33K Gallon Spiral Jacketed Tank Car, GE Rail Services\/Yellow Lettering\/LPG\/Early\/NATX #400259 HO Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eScaletrains SXT42419 ARI 33K Gallon Spiral Jacketed Tank Car, GE Rail Services\/Yellow Lettering\/LPG\/Early\/NATX #400259 HO Scale. Photos may show a different road number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33,000-gallon LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) tank cars are specially designed railcars used for transporting LPG, typically propane and butane, under high pressure with specialized safety features. These cars have also been known to carry other commodities such as anhydrous ammonia. American Railcar Industries has been a significant manufacturer of this style of tank car for decades, while also inspecting, maintaining, and servicing these cars as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur all-new \u003cstrong\u003eRivet Counter™ HO Scale ARI 33K Spiral Bound Tank Cars\u003c\/strong\u003e are available with \u003cstrong\u003erailroad, road number, and era-specific™\u003c\/strong\u003e details, like two (2) distinct body versions, early or late center sill bolsters, three (3) types of walkways, two (2) unique crossover end platform styles, and early or late underbody break rigging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number Specific ScaleTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-new model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 2016 to Present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries 400000 to 400499; 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rotating black Timken three-sided bearing caps; separate “truck-mounted brake” brake beams; and side bearing detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted reporting mark and road number on truck side frames, if applicable per prototype images\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36” machined metal wheels with accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFRA-224 yellow conspicuity stripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted to Industry standards for reliable operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging safely stores the model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended radius: 24”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) tank cars are specially designed railcars used for transporting LPG, typically propane and butane, under high pressure. These cars have also been known to carry other commodities such as anhydrous ammonia. They are high-pressure tank cars with varying capacities, commonly ranging from 17,000 to 34,000 gallons, and operate at pressures of up to 600 psi. The 33,000-gallon capacity has been a standard size for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese tank cars are constructed to meet specific DOT (Department of Transportation) standards, such as DOT 112J340W, to ensure safe transportation. They have a high-pressure tank with fittings like valves, gauges, and safety relief devices, often housed in a single enclosure. Some cars may include insulation and thermal protection depending on the specific requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Railcar Industries (ARI) was formed in 1988 and grew as a repair provider as a result of acquiring business assets from ACF Industries. At that time, ARI manufactured railcar components and also provided painting, repair, and fleet management services. By 1999, the company was manufacturing both hopper and tank cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn December 2018, ARI was purchased by ITE Management, and in April 2019, it was announced that the manufacturing assets had been sold to The Greenbrier Companies. ITE continues to own the maintenance and leasing businesses, and in July 2020, it was rebranded American Industrial Transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank car DOT rules and regulations are some of the most diverse of any freight car style on the rails today. What are they and what do they mean? 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