Athearn has announced new 30 Ft 3-Window Cabooses
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
Perhaps one of the most recognizable icons of American railroading, the caboose completed the train. Cabooses provide shelter for crew at the end of a train, who were long required for switching and shunting, and to keep a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles.
MODEL FEATURES:
► Fully assembled and ready for your layout
► Molded truss rods with turnbuckles (as appropriate)
► Clear window glazing
► Painted steps (as appropriate)
► Razor sharp painting and printing
► Molded plastic underframe with brake cylinder
► Screw mounted trucks for accurate tracking
► Body mounted McHenry knuckle spring couplers installed
Order Due Date: March 22, 2019
Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2020