Rapido Trains recent release of the UTLX X-3 10,000 gallon tank car has allowed me to install three examples of these unique cars on my roster. The use of fuel oil cars lasted well into the 1960s on SAL and later SCL which saw frequent movement between terminals and outlying points where fuel was not immediately or readily available. The three cars are common such that it is possible they could have been interspersed in manifest freights. As more information is found, these excellent models will be more thoroughly documented as I am able to uncover more details. The application of the ACI label is a great addition for my era and these appear to be highly accurate detailed models that will serve as an interesting mix to several other era appropriate tank cars on my roster which saw frequent service at the Belcher Oil loading point on south Boca Grande.
