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Sep 7, 2021 - HO Scale

Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Inc & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System

 

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 Dear HO Scale Customers;

 

Tangent Scale Models has announced the...

 

NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated and St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System

 

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In 2007, Tangent Scale Models started the trend of offering unparalleled railroad freight car replicas in HO scale, the likes of which had never been seen in the market. These highly-detailed replicas have consistently raised the bar for HO scale models with several hallmarks, including precision tooling, hyper-accurate stenciling, true to life colors, and era-specific details. Additionally, our models are designed to operate perfectly by including CNC-machined wheels, correct weights, and correct coupler heights. Simply put: We offer detailed freight cars on a higher level.

Fast forward to today’s release: our second “Tangent quality” HO scale caboose offering. The era of “one size fits all” cabooses in HO scale plastic is over. We bring our passion and knowledge for translating real 1:1 railroad equipment from freight cars to cabooses. And we are taking things a step further, where our penchant for operations is accelerated with accurate marker lighting in era-specific versions!

 

Our second caboose model is actually a system of cabooses from two builders: the HO scale Despatch Shops Incorporated (DSI) and St. Louis Car Company (SLCC) Bay Window Caboose System, which began as New York Central’s first foray into post-war steel cabooses. You know the cabooses – these are the super common cabooses that had riveted sides and offset bay windows – they were everywhere! They are most commonly referred to as Class N7 and N7As (in PC and Conrail terms) and were the largest bay window fleet in the PC and Conrail family! Yup, we have done a NYC caboose (also Illinois Terminal – keep reading)!

 

The DSI/SLCC Steel Bay Window cabooses were witnesses to incredible changes to railroading during their use. Perhaps your train features a NYC Schenectady-built Mohawk racing along the Water Level Route, an ITC Class C electric rocking-and-rolling through central Illinois, PC/CR SD45s on Horseshoe Curve helper duty, Detroit Edison coal trains, or ALS SW1500s delivering a cut of RBLs to a St. Louis brewery? Well, we have a caboose for your train! Our first run of cabooses:

 

NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated and St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System

 

Our DSI/SLCC Steel Bay Window “system” of cabooses includes these three build specifications:


Build #1: Despatch Shops Inc. NYC Lot 782 – N7 Class Steel Bay Window Caboose In 1949, the New York Central solved the problem of an aging wooden caboose fleet. NYC turned to its subsidiary, Despatch Shops Inc. in East Rochester, New York, who had built a small number of NYC steel cabooses in 1948. In 1949, DSI fabricated 95 cabooses for the NYC and 5 for the Boston & Albany under lot 782. These 100 cabooses featured a riveted steel construction with offset bay windows. The interiors included bay window seats, bunks, crew lockers, a coal stove and oil lamps for lighting. Between 1962 and 1967, these Lot 782 cabooses would be among the groups of cabooses refurbished at the NYC Beech Grove Shops in Indiana. The rebuilt Lot 782 caboose changes included electrical lighting, a battery charging system, and new oil stoves, along with new Century Green paint and a new number series. The Lot 782 fleet continued through the Penn Central merger – now identified as the N7 Class. Further changes would come during the 1970s, as modernization programs would remove running boards and add additional lighting. Conrail added a coat of blue paint, and the remaining fleet of N7 cabooses saw service into the mid 1980s, until they were purged from the Conrail caboose ranks.

 

Build #2: St. Louis Car Co. NYC Lot 827 – N7A Class Steel Bay Window Caboose In 1952, the New York Central continued to modernize its caboose fleet. While NYC subsidiary Despatch Shops Inc. in East Rochester, New York, had built 100 steel cabooses in 1949, the NYC asked St. Louis Car Company to build 200 additional cabooses in 1952 under lot 827. These cabooses followed the previous 1949 DSI design closely, with riveted steel construction and offset bay windows. The interiors included bay window seats, bunks, crew lockers, a coal stove and oil lamps for lighting. Between 1962 and 1967, these Lot 827 cabooses would be among the groups of cabooses refurbished at the NYC Beech Grove Shops in Indiana. The rebuilt Lot 827 caboose changes included electrical lighting, a battery charging system, and new oil stoves, along with new Century Green paint and a new number series. The Lot 827 fleet continued through the Penn Central merger — identified as the N7A Class. Further changes would come during the 1970s, as modernization programs would remove running boards and add additional lighting. Conrail added a coat of blue paint, and the remaining fleet of N7A cabooses saw service into the mid 1980s, until they were purged from the Conrail caboose ranks.

 

Build #3: St. Louis Car Co. Illinois Terminal Steel Bay Window Caboose In the 1950s, the Illinois Terminal Railroad was undergoing major changes in both operations and equipment. New GP7 locomotives delivered in 1953 started to replace electric freight motors on through freights, and the aging wood caboose fleet struggled to serve crew needs. As a result, the Illinois Terminal ordered 10 steel bay window cabooses from St. Louis Car Company in 1953. While these cabooses were close in appearance to a NYC order built by St. Louis Car Co. in 1952, the features and interiors were distinctly Illinois Terminal. These cabooses were a riveted steel construction with offset bay windows. Wood running boards and closed ends without windows gave the cabooses a unique look. The interiors included bay window seats, double bunks, crew lockers, a coal stove, 110V AC Service for lighting at the terminals and oil lamps for lighting on the road. Over the years, Illinois Terminal would paint these ten cabooses in a dizzying assortment of schemes, some lasting longer than others. Further changes would come during the 1970s, as the cabooses were modernized with the removal of the roof running boards, cut-down ladders, and additional lighting. The Norfolk & Western assumed operations of the Illinois Terminal in 1981, and several of these cabooses survived into the 1980s, refurbished in N&W Red Paint.


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Now, let’s focus on our model. The Tangent Scale Models DSI/SLCC Steel Bay Window Cabooses are state of the art, dimensionally-accurate scale replicas with highly accurate “true-to-life” colors and precise letter stencils. Our cabooses were designed from actual blueprints plus meticulous field dimensions, and includes incredible levels of detail such as riveted body panels and underframe and brake system, plus beautiful etch steps and multiple era-specific end platform railing options. Inside each model are accurate, railroad- and era-specific interior layouts with bunks, seats, lockers and stoves. We offer “no fuss” track-powered interior lights and end marker lights as appropriate for the prototype, that are compatible with DC or DCC setups right out of the box. (A wand is included in the box to activate the lights.) Finally, our ready-to-operate replica includes “near-scale” draft gear box including side “key” detail, coupler lift bars accompanying Kadee® scale couplers, sufficient hidden weights, and CNC-machined wheels to ensure the model operates as good as it looks.

 

 

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Features for the Tangent DSI/SLCC Steel Bay Window Caboose replicas include:

– Dimensional accuracy – designed from actual blueprints and meticulous field dimensions using real tape measures

– Highly correct “true to life” colors

– “Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement

– Genuine Kadee scale couplers

– “Near-scale” draft gear box with beautifully-rendered side “key” detail

– Multiple road numbers for each scheme, as appropriate

– Era-specific body details for each RTR scheme, including multiple body roof and end window combinations

– Wood, Apex “See through,” or no roof running boards/etch metal running board supports, as appropriate for the era

– Railroad and era-specific ladder roof hand holds: Round, square, and none

– Multiple roof equipment options including locker vents, radio antenna and toilet vent

– End steps to match the prototype: Kass, Diamond, or “See through” Apex

– Two different end walkways platforms – Diamond and Kass – based on the prototype

– Unapologetically fine etch metal end window screens, where appropriate

– Thirteen (yes, 13!) different end railing/safety appliances options, based on railroad and era

– Seven different smokejacks to cover DSI, SLCC, PC and other replacement options

– Unlit NYC/ITC oil lantern and NYC pyle light options on the corner handrail posts where appropriate

– Illuminated scale-sized PC and CR era end marker lights that can be controlled on or off – on each end – independently, where appropriate

– Illuminated scale-sized CR and ITC late-era FRA end lights with a proper slow flash/prototype “decay” that can be controlled on or off – on each end – independently, where appropriate

– Multiple side oil fill and overflow pipe options based on the prototype and era

– Two “coupler lift bar” options per prototype application and era

– Railroad specific battery/equipment box options

– 4 different toilet pipe options based on the prototype and era

– Windshield wipers applied to bay windows based on era and prototype use

– Full railroad-specific interior – chairs, bunks, desks, lockers, sink and even 2 stove options! The interior is accurately apportioned and fully-painted with railroad and era-specific detailing. From the signature ITC double bunks to the NYC fold-down table and tufted cushions.

– Full underbody details – brake system with brake rods and piping, battery box, electrical plugs and conduit, water fills, axle generator and more – all based on the prototype and era!

– Beautiful side details – wire grab irons, wire ladder rungs, wire roof hand holds, and wire coupler lift bars – no “molded in” plastic grab irons here!

– Separate air hoses with mounting bracket detail

– No complicated decoder. No complicated programming. No complicated electronics. DC/DCC compatible track-powered “no fuss” interior and marker light lighting – simple and easy to operate with included wand

– “Warm” color LED lights for that “incandescent bulb” look of the prototype

– CNC-machined standard RP25 .110” tread 33” wheels (Yes, semi-scale .088” wheels are available separately!)

– All-New precision Tangent Scale Models 70-ton Gould plain-bearing trucks with separate brake beam part, or Barber 70-Ton Gould roller-bearing trucks with separate brake beam parts, as appropriate for each paint scheme

– Recommended age 14 years and older

 

 

 

Order Due Date: September 30, 2021

Anticipated Delivery Date: October 2021


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Product Details

Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Undecorated KIT 1949+ (NYC) - White - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60100-01
$69.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Undecorated KIT 1963+ (NYC-PC-Early CR) - White - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60101-01
$69.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Undecorated KIT 1979+ (CR) - White - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60102-01
$69.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Undecorated KIT 1975+ (ITC-NW) - White - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60103-01
$69.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - New York Central (NYC) #20203 - “Delivery Brown with White Logo & Lettering 1949+” - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60110-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - New York Central (NYC) #20225 - “Delivery Brown with White Logo & Lettering 1949+” - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60110-02
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - New York Central (NYC) #20241 - “Delivery Brown with White Logo & Lettering 1949+” - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60110-03
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - New York Central (NYC) #20252 - “Delivery Brown with White Logo & Lettering 1949+” - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60110-04
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Penn Central (PC) #21504 - “N7 Green Repaint 1975+” With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60112-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Penn Central (PC) #21522 - “N7 Green Repaint 1975+” With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60112-02
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Penn Central (PC) #21753 - “N7 Green Repaint 1975+” With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60112-03
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Penn Central (PC) #21754 - “N7 Green Repaint 1975+” With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60112-04
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Conrail (CR) #21508 - “N7 Blue Repaint 1976+” & White With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60113-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Conrail (CR) #21643 - “N7 Blue Repaint 1976+” & White With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60113-02
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Alton & Southern (ALS) #16 - “Red Repaint 1981+”, White With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60115-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Illinois Terminal (ITC) #980 - “Delivery Target Red & White 1953+” With Black Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60116-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Illinois Terminal (ITC) #982 - “Delivery Target Red & White 1953+” With Black Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60116-02
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Illinois Terminal (ITC) #981 - “Green Oval Scheme Repaint 1960+” & Yellow With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60117-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Illinois Terminal (ITC) #989 - “Green Personalized Services Repaint & Yellow 1979+” With Yellow Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60118-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - New York Central (NYC) #21585 - “Lot 782 Century Green Repaint with Large NYC Logo & White/Red Lettering 1964+” - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60119-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - New York Central (NYC) #21619 - “Lot 782 Century Green Repaint with Large NYC Logo & White/Red Lettering 1964+” - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60119-02
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - New York Central (NYC) #21687 - “Lot 782 Century Green Repaint with Large NYC Logo & White/Red Lettering 1964+” - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60119-03
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - New York Central (NYC) #21696 - “Lot 782 Century Green Repaint with Large NYC Logo & White/Red Lettering 1964+” - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60119-04
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Conrail (CR) #21657 - “N7 Blue Repaint 1979+” & White With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60120-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Conrail (CR) #21713 - “N7 Blue Repaint 1979+” & White With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60120-02
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Boston & Albany (B&A) #1302 - “Delivery Brown with White Logo 1949+”, White & Yellow With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60121-01
$114.95
Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - NYC Despatch Shops Incorporated & St. Louis Car Company Bay Window Caboose System - Boston & Albany (B&A) #1300 - “Delivery Brown with White Logo 1949+”, White & Yellow With White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2021-10-01
20009-60121-02
$114.95

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