I see many semi's trailers in HO.But no Oil Tanker type Trucks.Seems with many using oil refinerys on their layouts or other types of refinery's their would be a demand for these trucks.Anyone know of any.Thanks Bob
On Ebay, look up items #:
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Do you mean fuel tank trailers like this? Or a fuel tank truck like this (ignore the trailer part)?
Another HO scale fuel semi-trailer that is common enough - Model PowerAnd another fuel semi-trailer - Con-Cor (I think I have this one, different paint scheme)
Yes like the kind you see every day at are gas stations.Their is not much to choose from.Seem their would be Shell trailers BP ect.I keep looking.Thanks guys Bob
Actually we gave you links to a number of viable fuel tank semi-trailer - ConCor, IHC, Model Power, and especially the nice looking Trucks n Stuff. These cover a fairly decent range of near current semi-trailers.Are you "complaining" about the lack of various Paint Schemes?You're a modeler, buy a semi-trailer, either undecorated or strip and repaint (most local delivery tankers around NY are a sort of worn-out grey, but there are plenty of shiny 'stainless steel' ones about also), and get some decals (Walthers had some Shell decals, for example) - and make your own paint scheme.
Everyone seems to forget that "Model Railroading is Fun, DAMMIT!"
I'm also building an Oil Refinery, with an Oil loading truck platforms. I didn't realize the HO scale tankers were hard to find. I actually did some searching last night, and there wasn't many to choose from.
Michael
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fender777 Yes like the kind you see every day at are gas stations.Their is not much to choose from.Seem their would be Shell trailers BP ect.I keep looking.Thanks guys Bob
Where do you live? It seems that mostly tankers you will see if you live in the eastern part of the US is the first one linked while the other one you see mostly on the west coast.
TA, can you share some link you found. I still can't find any. I like yours, what brand is it?
TA462
Eric97123Where do you live? It seems that mostly tankers you will see if you live in the eastern part of the US is the first one linked while the other one you see mostly on the west coast.
Most of the fuel tankers you see today are "unbranded" and are owned by common carriers like Coastal and KAG. The oil cos contract them to move their fuels from the terminals to the gas stations.
Oh that's perfect. Thanks TA.
Odd, I have always admired the tank trucks at the LHS. HO and N but they are older models based on International-Harvester model 190's and possibly a Mack B model here and there. IIRC they are Mini Metals and/or G H Q.
While hard to find, keep an eye out for the old Lindberg HO trailer kits. These represented '70s trailers I believe and included a tanker kit.
Jay
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Happened onto www.ihc-hobby.com now out of Texas. They have a nice-looking HO oil tanker semi for $4.98, listed in their available vehicles.
Tom
Does this kerosene tanker qualify as a semi?
Wayne
doctorwayneDoes this kerosene tanker qualify as a semi?
Well, it certainly worked for urban fire departments around the turn of the 20th century when they started to replace their horses with internal-combustion powered tractors. More of a truck/trailer combo though (because the trailer has front and rear axles) rather than a semi (trailer has only rear axles, and depends on the truck/tractor for front support when travelling)
7 on Ebay today, for $7.30, shipping included, under IHC. ...Tom