Einer der beliebtesten Namen im Bahnwesen hat eine eigentümliche Geschichte: "Gramps" (Opa) war der Spitzname des Ölquellen-Besitzers William Hughes. Zur Freude seiner Enkel ließ er diesen Namen auf die Tankwagen der Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) schreiben, die auf der Rio Grande-Strecke zur Raffinerie in Alamosa, Colorado, verkehrten. Der Tank läßt sich füllen und über einen Hahn entleeren.
Sonderauflage für LGB of America in 1989; in 1993/1994 allgemein erhältlich.
Auflage: 3000 Stück
English
One of the most popular names in railroading, “Gramps†was the nickname of oilfield owner William Hughes. To please his grandchildren, he had this name painted on the tank cars of the Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) serving the refinery in Alamosa, Colorado via the Rio Grande right-of-way. Opening fill hatch and working drain valve.
Special edition for LGB of America in 1989; in 1993/1994 gerally available.
Production: 3000 units
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