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May 2, 2019 - HO Scale

HO Scale - North Bank Line Steel High Cupola Cabooses (Brass) (Update)

 

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Dear HO Scale Customers:

 


Between 1951 and 1954 the Northern Pacific Railway’s Brainerd shops built two groups of steel cabooses to upgrade the roads existing but aging caboose fleet.

Cars #1000-1049 were com-pleted in 1951 as the first steel cabooses on the NP. Brainerd also built 12 identical cars for the SP&S, #860-871. These were also the SP&S’s first steel cabooses.

Fifty additional cars were built in 1954, NP #1050-1099 along with another 12 for the SP&S, #880-891.

 Both groups of cars were similar except for the height to the top of the cupola which was one foot higher on the first group.

This noticeable difference lead to the first cars being referred to as ‘High Cupola’ and the second group as ‘Low Cupola’ by railfans.

Subsequent modifications by the SP&S resulting in revised window arrangements for their cars. Thus there were actually 4 distinct body configurations reflected in the two groups of cars.  

During their service on the NP and the SP&S these cars wore a number of paint schemes . In addition many of the cars lasted well into the BN era thus adding to the verity of paint options.

 Considering the different body configurations and railroad owners at least 18 different possible variations of these cars are easily identified.

The North Bank Line is proposing to produce a number of these variations as indicated in the related flyers below.

All models will be factory finished with Kadee #58 style couplers and Tahoe Model Works’ trucks. Interior detail will be limited to those visible in the cupola. There will be no lighting. However, cored marker light casting and NP style paddle markers will be included   


 

Data packages for the NP, SP&S and BN steel cupola caboose project are nearly complete.  Due to the number of minor variations among these cabooses nearly 300 photos have been required for production. 

In addition, Bill McKown has been a big help in reviewing data prior to my sending it to Boo Rim Precision.  Bill always seems to fill in blanks I’ve missed. 

Based on current reservations it appears the total production will be around 250 models with between 5 and 15 models per road number. 

 


Currently most versions are either sold out or nearly sold out.  However, I can still increase the production quantity anytime until I give the Factory the OK to proceed.

Order Now!

Expected Date TBD

 

grl

Product Details

North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11365 - Green/Yellow (These are former NP cars as they were inherited by the BN) - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-1-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11353 - Green/Yellow (These are former NP cars as they were inherited by the BN) - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-1-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11327 still painted SP&S red and black but as re-stenciled by the BN circa 1970. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-2-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11413 - Green/Yellow - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-3-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11414 - Green/Yellow - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-3-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11423 - Green/Yellow - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-3-3
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11432 still painted SP&S red and black but as re-stenciled by the BN circa 1970. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-4-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11439 still painted SP&S red and black but as re-stenciled by the BN circa 1970. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-4-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) # 11434 painted green and yellow. This is a former SP&S car as inherited by the BN. It is seen alongside the engine house at Wishram, Washington. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-BN-1-5-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1004 - Brown with white letter board lettering - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-1-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1010 - Brown with white letter board lettering - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-1-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1001 - with 48” Northern Pacific monad and Main Street of the Northwest slogan - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-2-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1014 - with 48” Northern Pacific monad and Main Street of the Northwest slogan - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-2-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1028 - as repainted, brown with 48 inch Northern Pacific Railway monad, Main Street of the Northwest slo-gan and Radio Equipped emblem. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-3-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1020 - as repainted, brown with 48 inch Northern Pacific Railway monad, Main Street of the Northwest slo-gan and Radio Equipped emblem. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-3-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1066 - this car was delivered painted brown with 48” Northern Pacific monad and Main Street of the Northwest slogan circa 1954. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-4-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1099 - this car was delivered painted brown with 48” Northern Pacific monad and Main Street of the Northwest slogan circa 1954. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-4-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1052 - as repainted brown with 48” Northern Pacific Railway monad and Main Street of the Northwest slogan circa 1954. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-5-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1077 - as repainted brown with 48” Northern Pacific Railway monad and Main Street of the Northwest slogan circa 1954. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-5-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 1084 - as repainted brown with 48” Northern Pacific Railway monad and Main Street of the Northwest slogan circa 1954. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-5-3
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Northern Pacific (NP) # 10050 - as repainted in NP’s premerger green and yellow scheme and renumbered in the 10000 series circa 1969. This car was originally NP #1050. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-NP-8-6-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 863 - as delivered, mistakenly painted brown by the Brainerd shops with letter board lettering. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-1-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 865 - as delivered, mistakenly painted brown by the Brainerd shops with letter board lettering. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-1-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 861 - Red/White w/The Northwests Own Railway (as repainted bright red but still in its original NP as built configuration) - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-2-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 871 - Red/White w/The Northwests Own Railway (as repainted bright red but still in its original NP as built configuration) - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-2-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 862 - as rebuilt by the SP&S. Note the end window and modified side windows. Painted bright red with black under frame and trucks. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-3-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 866 - as rebuilt by the SP&S. Note the end window and modified side windows. Painted bright red with black under frame and trucks. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-3-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 870 - as rebuilt by the SP&S. Note the end window and modified side windows. Painted bright red with black under frame and trucks. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-3-3
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 864 - as rebuilt by the SP&S. The car ends are yellow and the underframe and trucks are black - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-4-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 889 - as built by the NP in 1954 and delivered in the familiar SP&S red and black paint scheme. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-5-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 890 - as built by the NP in 1954 and delivered in the familiar SP&S red and black paint scheme. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-5-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 881 - as rebuilt by the SP&S. Note the end window and modified side windows. Painted bright red with black underframe and trucks. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-6-1
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 887 - as rebuilt by the SP&S. Note the end window and modified side windows. Painted bright red with black underframe and trucks. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-6-2
 		$545.95
North Bank Line - HO Scale - Steel High Cupola Caboose - Spokane Portland & Seattle (SP&S) # 888 - as rebuilt by the SP&S. Note the end window and modified side windows. Painted bright red with black underframe and trucks. - Expected Release Date: 2020-01-01
17-SP&S-12-6-3
 		$545.95

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