These models came out in 2004. They are based on a standard caboose design of the International Car Company of Kenton, Ohio that was used in the 1940s. They are typically associated with the New Haven Railroad but this body style was in fact used by other rail lines as well. The cabooses showed real longevity and were found in operation well into the diesel era.
Features:
- Ready-to-run
- Finely detailed end rails, smokestack and ladders
- Brake line detail- check out the great detail here !
- Weighted chassis
- Friction-bearing or roller-bearing caboose trucks as appropriate
- Factory-equipped with body-mounted AccuMateŽ couplers
- Accurate painting and printing
- Railroad specific features
Two different body styles:
- New Haven Body Style: windows spaced closer to the cupola
- Nickel Plate Body Style: windows spaced further from the cupola
An outfit called "Bluford Shops" offers these models in custom paint schemes not available directly from Atlas.