S-Helper Service Maine Central (MEC) Extended-vision Cabooses
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Manufacturer ID:
01270
Additional IDs:
01504 (part of this set)
Prototype Info
Manufacturer:
International Car Company
Style:
extended-vision
Body:
steel
Year/Era:
1968
Road Name:
Maine Central (MEC)
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2004
Road Number(s):
643, 653
Qty Made:
78 each road number
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale & hi-rail
Couplers:
AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)
Lighted:
yes!
Notes:
MEC Scheme III. This model was available as part of the 2004 Christmas special set, #01504), which combined this caboose with an MEC diesel locomotive. Includes full interior with a hand-painted two-man crew, "swing motion" sprung trucks, brass running boards, and opening end doors.
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