Are these decent models? When did the prototype hit the rails? I'm considering the B&A to pull behind my B&A berk, would this be correct or is this a "later" caboose.http://www.weavermodels.com/page43.html
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I have a Virginian model. It's nice enough, but I think the trucks are weak. I have a set of Atlas caboose trucks that I am going to put on. The constant voltage lighting is a nice feature.
Since I bought the Weaver model, I have bought three other Northeastern style caboose. One Lionel, one MTH Premier, and one MTH Railking. I like all three of these more than the Weaver. They all have add-on details that are lacking on the Weaver model.
The Railking is also the least expensive. It looks like a Premier Line model in a Railking box.
I'd be happy to post some comparison pictures later on tonight.
Can't speak to the B&A accuracy though.
Of the Weaver Models North Eastern cabooses:
A friend has the 'Virginian' and he said it is mostly accurate.
I have the 'U.S Army,' I don't know if it is accurate, but I also have the 'Central of New Jersey' and the 'Reading' and both are pretty close to accurate.
As, for other W.M. N.E. cabooses, I don't know if they are accurate, or not.
RJL
Here is the Reading version and a MTH Premier "bobber"
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FWIW, the WEaver caboose is the most accurate interiorwise, but MTH Premier and Railking are identical, except for the box and the price. The Reading bobber is neat, for a switching loco to use.
Hi, Rick.
The Boston & Albany did not roster the Northeastern caboose. Here's some background information regarding the origin and history of the prototype:
http://www.railroad.net/articl...stcabooses/index.php
Lionel released a prototypically accurate caboose for the B&A as part of a factory direct promotion in 1986:
http://www.grzyboskitrains.com/detail1614.aspx
The same model on a layout:
The caboose is decorated with its Lionel catalog number as opposed to a correct B&A number. Other than this minor shortcoming, it is a very faithful reproduction and would be a suitable match for your locomotive.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Bob
Thanks for all of the feedback guys! Thanks for the clarification as to whether B&A even had one of these Bob.
Did the NH:
1. Have them?
2. And what colour?
No. The New Haven did not own any Northeastern cabooses.
Bob
Your best bet would be to pickup a Lionel woodside caboose with a simple easy to remove lettering scheme. Remove the lettering, repaint, and reletter and number using Clover House dry transfers. You'll have to adapt from a freight car set and may have to get sets from a smaller scale to fit a caboose. The B&A had pretty simple schemes. Not as finely detailed as some of todays offerings but a pretty easy project. You can remove the oversize lamps and add scale ones. I've done a couple that involve removing the cuppola as these were common on the B&A.
K-Line and Lionel both offered a B&A caboose. Both were basically fantasy schemes and you'll pay a good price if you can find them. The Lionel woodside NYC #17600 can be found pretty cheap. For a small investment and a little bit of time you can create your own.
Info as far as types and road nos. can be found on the net on one of the photo archives sites. Can't recall which one. But I have printed copies. There were 2 books on the B&A a while back that offered a few photos. I believe it's Bob photos has a number of shots as well. I know I picked up a few at the Big E show in Springfield a few years ago.
Mullet River offers a 2 rail scale kit. Lots of detail, time and money to build. Not sure of how they adapt to 3 rail. Lots of underside details that will snag 3 rail wheelsets.
Thanks for the info., all.
I see by Bob's B&A caboose photo. that the caboose, in addition to having the B&A logo, also has the NYCS logo and a low cupola for the low N.Y.C. and other area's low tunnels.
RJL
