Kinsman Scale Models Great Northern (GN) Off-center-cupola Cabooses
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Kinsman Scale Models
Prototype Info
Style:
off-center-cupola
Body:
wood-sided, plywood-paneled
Road Name:
Great Northern (GN)
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Product Type:
wood kit
Finish:
unpainted
Notes:
This kit was produced by both Kinsman Scale Models and Northeastern Scale Models. Decals were included with the kit. This model is near identical to the GN caboose shown under the Kinsman Scale Models name (the roof ends are slightly different).
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
Ed's model (this and the next photo) has trucks added from the Culp Bros., of the Bettendorf type with leaf springs, replacing the coils for a better ride. Kadee HO-scale couplers were used at the time this model was built.
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
(image copyright © Chuck West; used by permission)
This photo shows a model that Jim Kindraka kitbashed in about 1988. Masking tape was used to simulate the tarpaper roofing.
(image copyright © Jeff Kruger; used by permission)
(image copyright © Kinsman Scale Models)
This is the original catalog photo.
Included in the Train