{"product_id":"mth-30-73426-o-staley-tank-car-ln-box","title":"MTH 30-73426 O Staley Tank Car LN\/Box","description":"This is MTH 30-73426 O Staley Tank Car. Number: 790. The tank car was relatively uncommon until the 1870s, when the nascent petroleum industry ordered large quantities of metal tanks carried on wooden car bodies. By the early 1900s, a standard design had evolved that lasted throughout the steam and early diesel eras: an 8,000-11,000 gallon metal tank perched on a metal flatcar-like underframe.\u003cbr\u003eThe one big change during that time was the transition from riveted to welded construction beginning in the late 1930s. Car builders introduced X-ray inspection of welds to ensure safety, as well as giant annealing ovens that could heat-treat assembled tanks to relieve joint stress. Welded tanks were stronger, less susceptible to rust and corrosion, and less likely to rupture in the event of a wreck.\u003cbr\u003eOur model represents a typical all-welded, insulated tank car built in the late 1940s or 1950s. A layer of insulation protected cargos that were sensitive to temperature extremes, and some such cars also had heating coils under their outer layer. Our model also features a safety platform around the dome - insulation and safety platforms being features commonly found on cars used in the chemical industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh quality, traditionally sized RailKing Freight Cars provide detailed bodies and colorful paint schemes for the O Gauge railroader. MTH makes an enormous variety of RailKing Freight Cars, including many different car types and roadnames. No matter what era or part of the country you are modeling, RailKing is sure to have something for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eDurable ABS intricately detailed bodies\u003cbr\u003eMetal wheels and axles\u003cbr\u003eDiecast 4-wheel trucks\u003cbr\u003eOperating diecast metal couplers\u003cbr\u003eDecorative brake wheels\u003cbr\u003eSeparate metal handrails\u003cbr\u003eFast-angle wheel sets\u003cbr\u003eNeedle-point axles\u003cbr\u003eUnit measures: 10 3\/8 x 2 3\/8 3 13\/16\u003cbr\u003eOperates on O-27 curves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. This item appears to have been operated sparingly, and displays overall signs of very light previous use. The original paint is in great shape, and the rest of the unit displays a like-new overall finish. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. The previous owner has placed stickers on this item's packaging. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. \u003cbr\u003e Overall condition is Like New.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-8: Complete, all original, no rust, may show some sign of being run and\/or age. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-8\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item does not require testing.\"\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Handling indentions, minute edge wear, small creases.\"\u003eP-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-73426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e GE Rail Services\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freight Cars \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6343717. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 12090497\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44187057782906,"sku":"6343717","price":36.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6343717-C8289809.jpg?v=1786133642","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-30-73426-o-staley-tank-car-ln-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}