Former American Model Builders Kit

The Rock Island began receiving an improved design caboose in 1905.   Having a slightly wider cupola and carbody then previous RI cabooses, these crummies were constructed new up until 1921, but many saw service well into the 1960s.  Numbered 17900 – 18807, the RI wood cabooses were built by several car builders including American Car & Foundry, Mount Vernon Car Company, Whipple Car Company, and Standard Steel Car Company. The design did vary slightly between manufacturers in that some cars were built with four side windows and others with five windows.  The cabooses were later rebuilt with steel underframes and many had the window situated behind the stove blanked out.  Our rendering of this popular caboose follows the five-window version as it appeared after being rebuilt.  The HO-scale double sheathed caboose kit features an accurate laser-cut caboose body; cast resin platform steps; laser-cut end ladders, brakewheel and brake stand; Peel & Stick windows, doors and roofing material; and white metal smokejack.  Additional parts needed to complete this kit include trucks, couplers, glue, paint, and decals

HO Scale &46.98

Key words: Chicago Rock Island & Pacific CRI&P Caboose Way Car