he Aristo-Craft Long Steel Caboose is based upon an Offset Cupula Steel Caboose of the 1930's era. Since their inception, cabooses have become mythic in railroad nostalgia. Positioned at the end of a train, cabooses have served as living quarters for the train crew as well as an observation point. On trains that were transporting livestock, a special caboose called a 'drover's caboose' was added to the train to tend to the well-being of the animals in transit. Also known as 'cabins', 'hacks' and 'crummies'.
The Aristo-Craft Long Steel caboose is fitted with AAR-design knuckle couplers, detailed trucks with individual springs and metal wheels. See-through roofwalk and operating doors. Potbelly stoke with oprerating chimney. Solid-state electrical circuit. Removable roof, operating interior lights and end-markers. Three-dimensional ladders on ends and sides. Full underframe including air brake system. Brass grab railings and end railings/brakewheel. Clear windows with wood frame. Interior includes toilet, sink, faucet, water tank, wall lamps, and benches with cushions. Simulated wood-grain flooring. Realistic painting and detailing.
Length: 13 3/4 inches / 349mm
Scale: 1/29
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