Kit 4.04 - UTLX Union Tank Car Co. Class X-3 8,000-gallon tank car with long frame
The Union Tank Line introduced the X-3 tank car design in 1917. This Resin Car Works kit (4.04) best reflects a series of 8K-gallon capacity UTLX X-3 tank cars built in 1927 and 1929 with a longer frame. The prototype cars were numbered 22500-22974, PX2750-PX2894, and 20996-21295.

Norm Buckhart collection
This new RCW kit is an update of a Sunshine Models kit produced in 2003 from Frank Hodina's masters. Portions were redone to make the kit easier to construct. This 8,000 gallon UTLX car had an easier to build frame and a tank with the dome cast as one piece.
The years since the original kit release were put to good use learning about UTLX equipment and the company’s operations. The decal set has also been updated to include more numbers and details.
The new RCW kit consists of a resin tank body and underframe. Detail parts include:
- Photoetched eye bolts
- Brass stanchions
- Plastic K brake set
- Stirrups
- Assorted wire sizes and grabs
- Decals
- Tahoe Model Works #012 USRA 50-ton Andrews truck sideframes
The modeler supplies everything else like small styrene bits, chain, couplers, weight, wheelsets, and small screws to complete the model.
Kit 4.04 is $65 each, plus shipping.
Info and kit instructions are available on this page of extra files to assist in your X-3 8,000 gallon tank car builds.
Please print out and complete this order form with the proper item codes and quantities, then send it in with payment to the address on the form.
Mini-Kits
Mini-Kits for 50-ton AAR standard design hoppers
These Resin Car Works Mini-Kits can be used to transform an HO scale Atlas offset-side hopper to follow several 50-ton AAR standard design hopper prototypes. A resin detail sheet includes slope sheet supports, door latches, and additional prototype-specific hardware. Decal sets have been created for specific prototypes. The modeler must provide the hopper separately.
SL-SF offset hopper parts and decals

Col. Chet McCoid photo courtesy of Bob's Photo
The Frisco added a number of hoppers in the 1950s. The 91600-92099 series of cars followed the 50-ton AAR standard design and were built by Pullman-Standard. The hoppers wore a light shade of freight car red with white lettering.
SL-SF-HM is $15 (includes postage)

This Mini-Kit only includes the resin detail parts sheet and a decal sheet. The modeler must provide the hopper separately.
Please complete the order form with the proper item code and quantity.
Prototype details and kit instructions are available on this page of extra files to assist in your SL-SF hopper upgrades.
NC&StL offset hopper parts and decals
Pullman-Standard photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution, NMAH/Transportation. Haskell and Barker Collection, Negative 4486
The NC&StL installed 200 hoppers in December 1944, built by Pullman-Standard. These HM 15 class cars followed the 50-ton AAR standard design. They were numbered in the 48300-48499 series and painted freight car red with white lettering.
NC&StL-HM is $15 (includes postage)
This Mini-Kit only includes the resin detail parts sheet and a decal sheet. The modeler must provide the hopper separately.
Please complete the order form with the proper item code and quantity.
Prototype details and kit instructions are available on this page of extra files to assist in your NC&StL hopper upgrades.
C&EI offset hopper parts and decals

The C&EI 97500-97999 series hoppers built by Pullman-Standard in November 1945. A resin detail sheet includes slope sheet supports, door latches, and additional prototype-specific hardware.
C&EI-HM is $15 (includes postage)

This Mini-Kit only includes the resin detail parts sheet and a decal sheet. The modeler must provide the hopper separately.
Please complete the order form with the proper item code and quantity.
Prototype details and kit instructions are available on this page of extra files to assist in your C&EI hopper upgrades.
MP offset hopper parts and decals

These parts and decals can be used to model a few series of Missouri Pacific hoppers built by American Car & Foundry in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
MP-HM is $15 (includes postage)

This Mini-Kit only includes the resin detail parts sheet and a decal sheet. The modeler must provide the hopper separately.
Please complete the order form with the proper item code and quantity.
Prototype details and kit instructions are available on this page of extra files to assist in your MP hopper upgrades.
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