Description
HO scale Varney Gulf 40′ Single Dome Tank Car GRCX #5016
Manufacturer: Varney
MFG’s Item #: 2119 (Maybe. This number is etched inside the rib of the frame).
Roadname: Gulf
Actual Condition: Okay
Extra Info: Used – Has some cosmetic issues.
This vintage Varney Single Dome Tank Car is believed to be over 30 years old and probably hasn’t seen the light of day in those many years. It is on consignment by the widow of man that passed away about 30 years ago. This particular train car was found in a box with some of his other HO scale trains.
As you can see by the pictures, the car is in okay and usable condition. The metal pipe / handrail that goes around the side of the tank car is rusty and one small section of it has eroded away. The car also has some metal, sprung trucks and allow the side frames of the trucks to move / pivot independently of each other. The metal trucks are oxidizing and show signs of discoloration. The wheels show a lot of runtimes use and have some crud built-up on them. Although I quickly washed this car in soap, water, and bleach, the tank still shows signs of discoloration and aged-on dirt. I scrubbed this car with a toothbrush too. However, I could not let it soak in the wash water because of the metal parts and springs. The car was allowed to dry thoroughly and may have generated additional rust as i air-dried.
The number “500” also appears on this car. I do not know what the “500” means nor do I know why it appears on this car.
The car is light weight, has plastic medium flange wheelsets, and looks like it still rolls well. I have seen this model sale for over $20. You can get it for a steal.
Pictures have been taken and will be posted soon. This item was not received in its original box. It will be wrapped up and carefully shipped insured to reach you.
Coupler Arrangement: 2HHCs = 2 Hornhook Couplers
Wheel Type: pMFW = Plastic Medium Flange Wheels
Item Package Type: n/a = Not Applicable or None
This is a consigned item from a sizable collection. View my other items because there are probably similar and related items available that may interest you. To combine shipping, add the items that you want to the shopping cart and purchase all items from the cart at once. I will put as many items as possible into the least number of packages as possible when shipping them. I will refund you any overages in shipping fees pre-paid by you that exceed my cost by $1.50.
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