N scale 25' Wood Caboose

This N scale model represents GN 25-foot cabooses after their 1940s modernization. The model features 100% laser cut components with custom laser scribed side and end walls, Tab & Slot and Peel & Stick construction, laser cut underframe, end platforms, ladders. end railing, and brake wheels, with cast resin platform steps, plastic smoke jack, and cast resin brake gear. Fully illustrated instructions provide information on painting and decaling the assembled model and several fixtures to aid the modeler in creating all the hand brakes and ladders to match the prototype. The manufacturer recommends Microscale GN decal set No. 60-757, Atlas No. 22061 friction bearing caboose trucks, and Micro Trains No. 1015-1 universal body mount couplers to complete the model. Cabooses served several important functions. They were the conductor’s office. The conductor made a list of cars set out at each station, which he left, along with the associated waybills, at agency stations. He also picke