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