NK-13 - CPR 34’10” Wood Side Caboose (437035-437264) High Cupola – Tongue and Groove Siding Kit

N Scale CPR 34’10” Wood Side Caboose (437035-437264) High Cupola – Tongue and Groove Siding Kit CPR’s classic wood caboose design goes back to about 1905. Many series were built until 1945 with the same basic dimensions. Construction techniques changed over the years and many were modernized in the 1960’s and 70’s with plywood sides. Beginning in 1912 steel center sills were used. The sides had three windows and the cupola had eight windows. In the mid 1920’s the end beams were beefed up and one side window in the cupola was sheeted over. During the depression (1930’s) no new cabooses were built, however existing cars were rebuilt. The third side window was removed and the center window in the cupola end was sheeted over. Most received storm doors to keep out the draft and to keep the inside warmer in the wintertime. The roof was now painted black and the side numbers reduced in size. For safety reasons the steps were changed for longer ones and the end railings heightened. Due to incr