Athearn Genesis - N Scale - CA-11 Caboose - Union Pacific (UP) #25810 - As Delivered - Yellow/Red/Black/Blue/White with Red/White Lettering & Blue, Red/White Striped UP Shield Logo (Era: 1979-1992) (SKU 141-1640)
Available On: September 1, 2025
PROTOTYPE INFO:
As more trains exceeded Plate C dimensions with taller and taller cars, the caboose cupola became ineffective for watching over a train. By borrowing another railroads caboose, Union Pacific found that bay-windows provided better train visibility, were safer, and more comfortable to ride in than a cupola. They placed an order for 100 cabooses with International Car Company for a new class of caboose being delivered in 1979. Large protected end porches, 70-ton National Swing Motion trucks, elevated toolboxes, oil-fired heat, and hydraulic coupler cushioning were some of the new features that made these crew favorites.
A single CA-12 prototype was created with comfort and safety improvements. However the order was cancelled as UP inherited recently-built Rock Island cabooses (CA-13). UP modified the CA-11 fleet with many of these features creating a sub-class of the CA-11. Additional unique modifications were made to these iconic cabooses as they were no longer needed for regular train service, several of which Athearn has created detailed versions.
CA-11 CABOOSE FEATURES:
Union Pacific - As Delivered
Inspired by Union Pacific’s examination of Missouri Pacific’s shop-built bay-window cabooses, the CA-11 represents the last newly-built caboose ordered by the Union Pacific. Not having to climb ladders into a cupola, having features like an ice box, National Swing Motion trucks, and cushioned couplers, the ride was compared to the best passenger cars in term of crew comfort.
UP FEATURES:
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