Each model will be available painted and lettered in correct paint schemes.
Also, due to numerous requests, we will also offer unpainted versions of
each caboose.

 

These were home built at the Mopac's Sedalia and De Soto shops from 1977
to 1982. Sometimes called transfer cabooses, these were actually road
cabooses and used across the system. Our initial offerings will include
unpainted models as well as the classic red scheme with white lettering and
the "Screaming Eagle" below the bay window. If you are interested in a
different scheme, including the UP's MOW Green, please let us know and  
provide any photos you may have available to help us develop the project.

(Missouri Pacific Transfer Caboose)

These unique cabooses were also known as "Transfer Cabooses". They were
built to replace an aging fleet of wood cabooses used in various yard and
transfer duties. As a result, the replacements had to be sturdy. The solution
was to build a cabin on top of old steam tenders. As built, these new
cabooses had large side and end windows (pictured above). Later in life they
were modified with large windows plated over with smaller openings (pictured
below). These models will be available as unpainted models or fully painted
and lettered in a number of schemes. We will be starting with the original
scheme of orange with maroon lettering and also include later versions with
the slanted Milwaukee Road logo.

(Milwaukee Road Transfer Caboose Early Version)

(Milwaukee Road Transfer Caboose Late Version)

The models shown above are the first assembly samples. There will be a few improvements made
and we expect to put the first batch into production this fall with the models being available early
next year. At this time we would like to know your interest in these projects. Please feel free to
drop us a note and let us know your interest. We will accept reservations for these items and let
you know when the projects are near. No money is required now. Prices and part numbers are
listed below. It is our intention to offer two numbers for each painted version.