ATHEARN BAY WINDOW CABOOSE PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
In a bay window caboose, the crew sits in the middle of the car in a section of wall that projects from the side of the caboose. The windows set into these extended walls resemble architectural bay windows, hence the name. A bay window caboose afforded a better view of the side of the train and eliminated falling hazards.
ATHEARN BAY WINDOW CABOOSE FEATURES:
- Axle-mounted generator where appropriate
- Fully detailed underbody
- Prototypical details like antenna, marker lights, smoke jack and vent
- McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers installed
- End walkway tread
- Clear window glazing
- Fully assembled and ready for your layout
- Minimum radius: 9 ¾”
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Coupler Style
Era
Full Road Name
Minimum Radius
Reporting Mark
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A caboose is a railroad car coupled at the end of a freight train. Cabooses provide shelter for crew at the end of a train, who were formerly required in switching and shunting, keeping a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles.