IHC - Tank Car, Single Dome, 39 Foot - Diamond Chemicals - 74425

Prototype Information: Single Dome tank cars are a railroad staple. They have been around since the first half of the 20th century. This length car can handle about 10,000 gallons. These railcars carry a wide array of commodities, including liquid fertilizers, chemicals, fuel oils and asphalt, and food-grade oils. Tank cars can be pressurized or non-pressurized, insulated or non-insulated. Single dome cars carry only a single commodity at once. Food-service tank cars may be lined with stainless steel, glass, or plastic. Tank cars carrying dangerous goods are generally made of different types of steel, depending on the intended cargo and operating pressure. They may also be lined with rubber or coated with specialized coatings for tank protection or product purity purpose. The tank heads are also stronger to prevent ruptures during accidents.

One common version is the ACF Type 27 jacketed tank car with expansion dome which was in common use by many railroads and oil companies.

Road/Company Information: Diamond Chemical Co., Inc. was founded in 1930 by Jacob Diamond. The company began as a manufacturer of Sodium Hypochlorite (liquid bleach). The products were sold door to door and later to commercial Laundries and Laundromats. As the company grew, it began manufacturing products for laundry and dry cleaning, as well as specialty chemicals.

Brand/Importer Information: International Hobby Corp (IHC) has been founded by Bernard Paul in 1981. IHC has a reputation for quality products at an affordable price point. Some products have been sold under other brand names at different times using the same tooling. Mehano, AHM, and Model Power are all among the companies which have used the same tooling. IHC produced models in N, HO and O scales.

Manufacturer Information: International Hobby Corp (IHC) has been founded by Bernard Paul in 1981. IHC has a reputation for quality products at an affordable price point. Some products have been sold under other brand names at different times using the same tooling. Mehano, AHM, and Model Power are all among the companies which have used the same tooling. IHC produced models in N, HO and O scales.