American Models New York Central (NYC) Bay-window Cabooses
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
7707
Additional IDs:
707 (the 1990 original kit version)
Prototype Info
Style:
bay-window
Year/Era:
1952
Road Name:
New York Central (NYC)
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1990
Road Number(s):
20200, 20235
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
AF or scale
Lighted:
yes!
Supplemental:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
(image copyright © Holt Apgar; used by permission)
Holt built this kit version of the model and he extended the side windows to better match the prototype. He added window glazing and the grab irons. The used the late-1950s red paint scheme before NYC went to jade green in the early 1960s. He also painted the end rails yellow.