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LPG Car for mid 70s to early 80's

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LPG Car for mid 70s to early 80's
Posted by FRRYKid on Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:25 PM
I am in need of assistance from the forums again. What would be the correct car for hauling LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) otherwise know as propane, for the mid 70's to the early 80's? All the cars I find that specifically list LPG are all too new. If I have to paint/decal one, as long as I am directed to the right set, I be willing to try, but I would prefer a kit or even an RTR car. As usual any assistance that can be provided would be welcomed.
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Posted by DSchmitt on Friday, May 24, 2013 3:26 AM

A couple prototype cars from Classic Freight Cars the Series Vol 2 by John Henderson, H&M Productions 1992.

 LPGTankCar_zps9eb01a12 (1) by Donald Schmitt, on Flickr

 

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Posted by "JaBear" on Friday, May 24, 2013 4:09 AM

Gidday, don't know how available or where you would get these from now but Atlas did make this....

http://www.atlasrr.com/HOFreight/ho33ktank1.htm#

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Posted by ericsp on Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:15 PM

I believe the 33,000 gallon, pressure tank car Walthers made a model of was around at that time.

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