Show Me Your Oil Tankers

@Arnold D. Cribari - Your idea of a "smoke" unit would be really neat! In fact if the tank car contained cryogenic fluids (LH2 or LOX) there would have been a vent to vent off excess gasses as the load slowly heated due to the change in external temperature.  It would not be "smoke" per se as in combustion but it would look the same - a white effluent venting into the atmosphere.

Don

@taycotrains- Really neat tanker, had not heard of "ESSOTANE" for cooking.  I wonder if you knew that the name "Standard Oil" that was used in conjunction with that huge company actually referred to oil for lamps or lighting.  In the late 19th century there were numerous accidents of folks using lamp oil that had not been completely or poorly distilled.  If not done properly the distillation process can leave volatile portions in the oil that are actually explosive (like motor gasoline).  Rockefeller convinced the government authorities at the time that for safety reasons, we had to establish a "standard" for lamp oil hence keeping it safe for all and thus derived the name... Standard Oil.

Don

@Don McErlean posted:

@taycotrains- Really neat tanker, had not heard of "ESSOTANE" for cooking.  I wonder if you knew that the name "Standard Oil" that was used in conjunction with that huge company actually referred to oil for lamps or lighting.  In the late 19th century there were numerous accidents of folks using lamp oil that had not been completely or poorly distilled.  If not done properly the distillation process can leave volatile portions in the oil that are actually explosive (like motor gasoline).  Rockefeller convinced the government authorities at the time that for safety reasons, we had to establish a "standard" for lamp oil hence keeping it safe for all and thus derived the name... Standard Oil.

Don

Thanks for the info Don …I did not know that !

@Arnold D. Cribari - Your idea of a "smoke" unit would be really neat! In fact if the tank car contained cryogenic fluids (LH2 or LOX) there would have been a vent to vent off excess gasses as the load slowly heated due to the change in external temperature.  It would not be "smoke" per se as in combustion but it would look the same - a white effluent venting into the atmosphere.

Don

MTH advertised smoking tank cars for 2020; don’t know if they were made.

@coach joe posted:

Dennis, I'm a little concerned about the 2lb hand sledge.  A bit overkill to tap those hand rails back in don't tou think?

Too much is just right!

Hey guys, here is a recent video I posted.

Donald

No photos yet, but I have always wanted a J&L three-dome tanker. I got lucky in this past Stouts auction, there was a group of three miscellaneous tankers and, once I got them home, I found that one of the un-painted ones is a J&L! All three for less than one J&L usually goes for. The painted one is a Scalecraft, another favorite; double plus.

A few "old" tankers that I have worked over to give them a new life:

@S. Islander posted:

A few "old" tankers that I have worked over to give them a new life:

Even though I am mostly a HOOKER tanker fan, I do like the lard tanker!

Here are some different views of my Atlas Hooker tank car.  It is in the 40s to early 50s paint scheme.

Here's a couple I custom painted and lettered.

RAY

@S. Islander@Ray of sunshine - great custom work, super job to both of you.  Neat tankers for sure.  @CAPPilot- great shots of your Hooker tanker  and layout.  I just got my RMT Hooker tanker, have not photographed it yet will likely do that over the weekend but it has an all orange tank and white lettering.  Likely a different vintage livery scheme.

Best Wishes to all you Tanker Fans!!

Don

@Don McErlean posted:

@taycotrains- Really neat tanker, had not heard of "ESSOTANE" for cooking.  I wonder if you knew that the name "Standard Oil" that was used in conjunction with that huge company actually referred to oil for lamps or lighting.  In the late 19th century there were numerous accidents of folks using lamp oil that had not been completely or poorly distilled.  If not done properly the distillation process can leave volatile portions in the oil that are actually explosive (like motor gasoline).  Rockefeller convinced the government authorities at the time that for safety reasons, we had to establish a "standard" for lamp oil hence keeping it safe for all and thus derived the name... Standard Oil.

Don

I learn something new every day here on the forum.

Well folks its been about 2 weeks since we updated this thread and I just received some tank cars from RMT.  I really recommend these new tankers, they have lots of detail, come in quite a few variations, and are relatively modest in price at $30 plus $7.80 shipping + tax.  So here are my two new RMT tanks.

First the classic "Hooker" chemicals tank car

Then I added to my "Navy" train the USN tanker from Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

I found the detail on the RMT tanks to be really good.  Note that the coil springs on the truck suspension are well modeled and there is even an air hose modeled with the correct fittings on both ends.  Really neat

I really liked these tank cars and I may get some others as time goes on.  I think that the detail and the quality of the livery is really good and like I said, the price is really attractive.

Best Wishes

Don

Marx H0 X-415 Rocket Fuel tank car variation’s. Besides the colors, some stars are upside down, some have one stripe, others have 3.

Steve

A couple of my K-Line tank cars. Both have die cast frames. K-Line made them with both die cast frames and plastic frames but the tanks are the same. RMT is now using the tanks on their cars.

Pete

I just picked up 20 old brass (all but 1) tankers, but these 2 are my favorites of the bunch.

Deep Rock takes me back to when I was a kid and my HO set.  A Deep Rock tanker was and is still my favorite HO car I own.  It was my dads from the 60's...probably an Athearn kit.  I have it as a shelf queen now.  This is my first Deep Rock O scale car...

The second one I think is the coolest of the bunch.  A wooden kit from the 40's (maybe) upon closer inspection I believe it is hand lettered which I think is super cool and an artform not seen a lot today if at all.  I also picked up 1 wood tanker kit that is still unbuilt in the box.  I hope I can do it justice.

Lionel

I have previously posted my first tank, from the trains I shared with my older brothers as a child, the Cities Service two dome Lionel model on the left.

Now for my second tank car, the first one purchased when I entered the hobby in the early 90s, a similar Sunoco two dome.  I never could find a Built date on it, just the BUILT BY LIONEL, with the logo.

Coach Joe...IAW some reference material I have, the 2 Dome you pictured is one of Lionel's most popular cars.  It was made between 1948-1956.  More exact dating if you want can be found via the frame, which changed 9 times over that interval and can be used to date the manufacture of the car.  It's a Lionel classic and a great car to have.

Don

This O scale tank car by Lionel dwarfs the 1:43 scale tank truck.  

That is quite a discrepancy, Pat. Looks like it’s 1:87 vs. 1:43.

K-Line - kinda cool having the numbers on the dome, just visible under the platform.

A couple more of my K-Line tank cars. Recently picked up some warning placard decals to add to the color.

Pete

Arnold:

If this reply is "cheating," I'll not make a fuss ...

I don't know the maker of this O-SCALE Tank Car; perhaps a viewer of this thread can ID it.  I bought it because of its ROCK ISLAND décor when I was actively collecting RI products by all manufacturers. Then I installed 3-rail O-gauge trucks to it.

Mike Mottler   LCCA 12394

Well this month seems like it's "tanker month" , after taking delivery of two new RMT tankers (posted 8/10) what should arrive yesterday but a Lionel New Haven chemical tanker that I ordered.  So here is my "new" New Haven tanker (my first). This is the Lionel #36148 tank car from 2009.

Well hope your week is off to a good start

Don

I only have two tank cars. And I am looking for a Gulf tank car with old Gulf logo for the era I am modeling.

Wow, I just ran into this thread by happen chance, and guess who started it, yes, @Arnold D. Cribari, it’s so cool, and it’s page 6, and there’s so many beautiful pictures of Oil cars, and related…..also great videos to… I only have 2 oil type cars left, possibly there’s some in boxes. Great thread. Happy Railroading Everyone

I turned this old brass model from International, Japanese manufacturer from the 60's into a finished model using decals from a company named K4, they are very good quality products. Not sure if it is a realistic model but I am pleased to have done it....

Daniel

A gauge one Marklin from 1935

Daniel

@FRENCHTRAINS- Hey Daniel, its great to hear from you again...those are super tankers, glad to have you back.

Don

Thanks Don, I have more free time now so "some" pictures to share....

I have not seen a very important French tanker in the thread.... the wine model, this one is from AS twenty five years ago.

Daniel

Well to welcome you back to our thread, here are a couple of "wine" cars from my collection.  These are all Hornby Hatchette but I like the tinplate and the colors.

Best Wishes

Don

What to do with an old no. 6025 . . .

How about some TankTrain tankers?

Would I be allowed to cheat and post pictures of tank cars that hauled fresh water?!

These cars are based on actual Quanah Acme & Pacific Rwy. tank cars that carried fresh water from an online station at Roaring Springs, TX.  These cars were used on bridge gang jobs and also provided good water to the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Paducah, TX (another online station).  Water is scarce in this region of Texas, and most of the ground water occasionally found is highly mineralized...you would be wise to drink it near a washroom.

This was as close as I was able to achieve.

LCCA SPECIAL ON SITE CONCORD CONVENTION TANK CAR

GG1GUYY

@FRENCHTRAINS posted:

Are those trucks by Auel? They sure look like Auel's.

Work in progress

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE THE OIL TANKERS. HERE ARE THE 3 MADE FOR THE LCCA CONCORD NC. CONVENTION. THERE WILL BE A FOURTH ARRIVING SOON IN TEXAS PETE HOT SAUCE. THESE ARE ALL ON THE WEBSITE STORE IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THEM AND THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING EXCEPT THE TEXAS PETE.

SAL GAMBINO