Sure wish Lionel, Atlas, MTH would make a nice Scale Transfer caboose.
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K-Line offered one, possibly only available in the four-car sets. As an example, I have Hooker tank car sets, three tankers and a work cab.
@Former Member posted:Sure wish Lionel, Atlas, MTH would make a nice Scale Transfer caboose.
Thom,
I'm inclined to agree.
Do you have a prototype in mind? What Railroad?
If you can, point us (by posting a link) to a picture of a real one somewhere on the web that meets your fancy.
Mike
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Unfortunately, prototype transfer cabooses were not a mass produced item. Each railroad built their own, usually from retired boxcars. Each railroad's transfer cabooses were unique to that road. Some roads had more than one design for their transfer cabooses. Many transfer cabooses were passed down to successor roads as mergers occurred.
With that in mind, a manufacturer could make a transfer caboose that is accurate for one railroad and slap every road name in the book on it. It would be a fantasy paint scheme for 90 percent of the roads offered.
I have found that when it comes to unique rolling stock, such as a transfer caboose, it is easier to build my own. In doing so, I am required to do research which enlightens me as to the specific details of each piece I build. Here is the Penn Central N9 transfer caboose I built:
Is it 100 percent accurate? NO! Was it an enjoyable project? ABSOLUTELY!
If you don't want to build your own, a custom builder might be your answer. Brother Love (Malcom) specializes in scratch built cabooses. You might consider contacting him if you really want one.
Tom
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Looks like the design is all over the place.
Good way to give new life to an old derelict car...in this case a Lionel bay window caboose...
This sort of project is a lot of fun. Since it's not intended to be rivet-righteous to any prototype...but have that 'family' appearance...it keeps the pickers-of-nits at bay.
Just a thought...
KD
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How about a Drover's Caboose too....
Building a transfer caboose is an easy project. Since you want a scale transfer caboose obtain a junk scale flat car and scale caboose. You can make it for your favorite railroad.
Charlie
Homemade transfer caboose
