N 40' Funnel Flow Tank Car URTX Blue Car #76979

Add a modern and versatile tank car to your N scale fleet with this 40' Funnel Flow Tank Car in a striking blue, representing the UTLX (Union Tank Car Company) leasing fleet. This ready-to-run model from Con-Cor is perfect for representing the transport of a wide variety of liquid commodities on your layout.

Key Features:

• Scale: N Scale
• Car Type: 40' Funnel Flow Tank Car
• Livery: UTLX Blue
• Manufacturer: Con-Cor
• Couplers: Equipped with Rapido
• Wheels: Metal wheels for smooth operation on your track.
• Design: The innovative Funnel-Flow design, with its V-shaped body, ensures fast and complete unloading of liquids and slurries.

Prototype Information:

Union Tank Car Company's Funnel-Flow design, first introduced in the 1960s, was a game-changer for the rail transport of liquids. The car's unique shape uses gravity to its advantage, making it ideal for a wide range of products, from corn syrup and chemicals to asphalt and molten sulfur. The UTLX leasing fleet is a common sight on railroads across North America, making this blue tank car a perfect addition to any layout set from the 1960s to the present day.