News: Cabooses
This report lists cabooses that are available or in the works. This page may also contain detailing parts and other items applicable to these cars. Click photos to visit the web sites.
Trout Creek Engineering Sn3 Caboose Kits by San Juan Model Co.
Doug Junda has indicated that, with their recent acquisition of Trout Creek Engineering, they have the Sn3 caboose kits that Trout Creek produced, in stock. This also includes the parts. They are currently working through the items and will be adding them to their web site in the near future.
Canadian National Sn42 Caboose by Newfie Bullet
This caboose was used by the CN on the Newfoundland narrow-gauge (42"-gauge). This is a body 3D-print only; the modeler must provide all other parts to complete the model.
Canadian National Sn42 Freight Cars by Newfie Bullet
These cars were used by the CN on the Newfoundland narrow-gauge (42"-gauge). These are body 3D-prints only; the modeler must provide all other parts to complete the model.
ICC Wide-vision Cabooses by ScaleTrains
ScaleTrains received the S-Helper Service-based ICC Wide Vision Cabooses. The cars have plastic bodies, with metal handrail and grab irons, LED marker lights and interior, see-through roofwalk, and windshield wipers on the cupola windows. These cars were introduced in 1953, based on the International Car Company design that was used by railroads all over the United States and some are still in specialized service today.
Sn3 ET&WNC Caboose #503 by Merritt 3D Designs & Printing
The kit includes the 3D-printed body, grab irons, ladders, wire to make the platform handrails, additional grab irons, and brake shaft, and two jigs to form railing and grab irons. When ordering on their web site, be sure to select "Sn3" as it defaults to "HOn3". The photos are likely of their HOn3 version.
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