Help with tank car ID needed

[nachoman]

wait for the next swap meet in your area. I usually see tables of ahm and older 1960s-1970s stuff. I think people try to unload their old trainset/toy store quality rolling stock in favor of the more detailed modern releases. Unfortunately, many sellers try to pass this off as "vintage" and charge more than it is worth. I would suggest browsing the train show early to see if you can find someone selling what you are looking for, show interest in the stuff, but act undecided. Then come back towards the end of the show (it is unlikely someone else will buy it), and usually you can make a deal and pick up older rolling stock for a buck or two per piece. The seller is desperate and would rather get rid of it than load it back into their car.