Heavy Oil Tank Car.
Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) maintenance tank car. Built in 1960. Use: Transport of heavy oil for oil-fired steam locomotives.
Most Important Facts
| Article No. | 15179 |
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| Gauge / Design type | Minitrix / |
| Era | III |
| Kind | Freight Cars |
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Highlights
- Suitable for forming unit trains.
- Also suitable in the background of locomotive maintenance facilities.
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Product description
Model: Era III. The car comes with a close coupler mechanism.
Length over the buffers 71 mm / 2-13/16".Spare parts for our articles can be found here in our spare parts search.
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Publications
- Main Catalog 2003 / 2004 - Main Catalog 2004 / 2005 - Main Catalog 2006 - Main Catalog 2007/2008
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Prototype information
Large quantities of heavy heating oil were required for the numerous, existing oil-fired steam locomotives. The German Federal Railroad purchased these 4-axle, high-capacity tank cars for this purpose. The good insulation of the inner tank and the sheathing with protective riveted metal sheets enabled transport even during the colder part of the year without the worry that the oil would become too viscous. These cars made it possible to guarantee seamless train service throughout the year by being able to supply the fueling stations and maintenance facilities with heavy heating oil.
