CGTX 8177

CGTX 8177

General American 8000gal Radial Course Tank Car – model by Tangent Scale Models. Hard to believe a 1917-designed tank car could still be in service in the 1970s, but a few survived that long. These tanks were used to deliver gasoline to remote communities along the CP in northern Ontario. Being in captive service, the normal interchange / 40-year equipment age limit did not apply.

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