Scaletrains SXT30309 Thrall 5750 Carbon Black CABX Cabot Logos #580720 HO

Description: Scaletrains Rivet Counter SXT30309 Thrall 5750 Carbon Black CABX Cabot Logos #580720 HO. Picture may show a different road number. Box has self wear. Rivet Counter HO Scale Thrall 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper 1970s Version, Cabot/LogosDuring the 1970s, Thrall Manufacturing Co. introduced a new railcar designed for handling carbon black. These 3-bay, 70-ton capacity covered hopper cars boasted a volume of 5750 cubic feet, and measured 51’ over their ends. Unlike traditional covered hopper designs, where the end slope sheets are plainly visible, these cars featured an enclosed, boxy design, which was a necessity due to a special design feature to aid in the unloading of carbon black.Road Number Specific ScaleTrainsFrom series CABX 580703-580722, built October 1977Cabot logosFRA-224 reflective stripes22 roof hatchesFour (4) different road numbers10 column-style posts per sideUnique dual-slope roof with single-slope endsSeparate granuflator plumbingFactory-applied sampling spigotsSeparate end and roof vent piping22 or 28 roof hatches per prototypePhoto-etched metal outlet valve handlesFactory-applied end “I” beam postsPhoto-etched stainless-steel see-through running boardsFactory-applied laddersFinely-detailed underbody brake detailDurable die-cast metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplersASF Gould-cast 70-ton Ride Control Trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data, rotating bearing caps, separate brake beams, and side bearing detail33” machined metal wheelsMinimum radius: 18”Recommended radius: 22"All Rivet Counter Freight Cars FeatureFully assembledFactory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hosesIntricate brake plumbingPhoto-etched stainless-steel see-through end crossover platformsPrinting and lettering legible even under magnificationAccurately profiled .110" wide wheel treadWeighted to Industry standards for reliable operationOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 railPackaging safely stores modelColor matched to existing Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possibleA byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, carbon black is a fine, powdery substance with a consistency sometimes described as being akin to soot. Deep black in color, one of its major consumers is the automotive industry, where it’s used as filler in tires, belts, and other rubber products. It also sees usage as a pigment in inks, paints, and plastic products, all of which make it a popular commodity with a variety of industries. Hauling it, however, can be challenging thanks to its physical properties. Covered hoppers are typically used to handle carbon black, with unique designs dating back to the 1920s.Found throughout North America, these unique freight cars are commonly found in large groups near major carbon black producers or users. They can also be seen singularly or in small blocks of cars in mixed freight trains. Both prototypes were painstakingly researched from field documentation, photographs, reference books, and builder drawings.In 1992, Thrall introduced the 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper. In contrast with the boxy 5750cf design, this newer design more closely resembles traditional covered hoppers. Similar in appearance to “high-hip” grain hoppers, these cars featured three bays, external posts, and “open” ends with visible slope sheets. Common with their larger 5750cf cousins, these 70-ton cars feature “butterfly” outlets, multiple round loading hatches on the car roof (22 or 28 depending upon customer specifications), and sampling spigots mounted into small indents in the car sides. Many of these cars are still in service today.Reference: Carbon Black Cars: Freight Cars Journal Monograph #15 by Eric A. Neubauer, ISSN 0884-027X, 2055

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Bellmawr, New Jersey

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