More Schemes for GATX TankTrain from Athearn

Echoing its HO scale models, Athearn also offers TankTrain cars in N scale in A/B paired end car sets, three-unit intermediate sets and unnumbered single intermediate cars available separately.

More Schemes for GATX TankTrain from Athearn

N Scale (1:160)GATX’s unique interconnected TankTrain cars gained fame traversing Tehachapi Loop between Bakersfield and Los Angeles as the daily “Oil Cans” train for many years, but did you know that other TankTrains operate in New England and Canada as well?

Now at your favorite dealer is Athearn’s latest release of TankTrain cars in new liveries for Quaker State (green/yellow), GATX (white), GATX (white/black) and Canadian National (white). These highly detailed free-rolling cars are offered in A/B end unit pairs for $87.99, three-car intermediate sets for $121.99/set, and single unnumbered intermediate cars for $47.99.  Available now.

Athearn • 2909 Research Road • Champaign, Illinois 61822 • www.athearn.com

The flexible hose connection defines the TankTrain.  An entire group of interconnected TankTrain tank cars can be unloaded from a single end car.  Athearn provides realistic rubber hoses that easily slip onto the pipes at the end of each car that are flexible enough for any curve without affecting reliable operation.

This article was posted on: October 10, 2025

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