ATHEARN BAY WINDOW CABOOSE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

A caboose is a railroad car coupled at the end of a freight train. Cabooses provide shelter for crew at the end of a train, who were formerly required in switching and shunting, keeping a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles.

In a bay window caboose, the crew sits in the middle of the car in a section of wall that projects from the side of the caboose. The windows set into these extended walls resemble architectural bay windows, hence the name. A bay window caboose afforded a better view of the side of the train and eliminated falling hazards.

LEGENDARY LIVERIES

What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, protofreelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”

ATHEARN BAY WINDOW CABOOSE LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Barber-Bettendorf Swing Motion caboose truck per prototype
• Fine end handrails and ladders
• Clear windows
• Separately applied smoke jack and brake wheel
• Fully-assembled and ready to run
• Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
• Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
• Weighted for trouble free operation
• Highly-detailed, injection-molded body
• Painted and printed for realistic decoration
• Minimum radius: 18”

Order Due Date: November 28, 2025

Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2027

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