{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-g1456-icc-ca-11-caboose-with-lights-sound-union-pacific-25823-143-99","title":"PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO G1456 ICC CA-11 Caboose with Lights \u0026 Sound, Union Pacific #25823","description":"PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs more trains exceeded Plate C dimensions with taller and taller cars, the caboose cupola became ineffective for watching over a train. By borrowing another railroads caboose, Union Pacific found that bay-windows provided better train visibility, were safer, and more comfortable to ride in than a cupola. They placed an order for 100 cabooses with International Car Company for a new class of caboose being delivered in 1979. Large protected end porches, 70-ton National Swing Motion trucks, elevated toolboxes, oil-fired heat, and hydraulic coupler cushioning were some of the new features that made these crew favorites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single CA-12 prototype was created with comfort and safety improvements. However the order was cancelled as UP inherited recently-built Rock Island cabooses (CA-13). UP modified the CA-11 fleet with many of these features creating a sub-class of the CA-11. Additional unique modifications were made to these iconic cabooses as they were no longer needed for regular train service, several of which Athearn has created detailed version.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCA-11 CABOOSE FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter than brass detail ™ including roadname and road number specific detail and laser-sharp painting and printing\u003cbr\u003eFully detailed interior including conductor ’s desk, stove, sink, bath- room, radio stand, and more\u003cbr\u003eLighting functions in DCC with brightness control\u003cbr\u003eLit walkway lights; an Athearn Genesis ICC Caboose first\u003cbr\u003eSee-through end platforms and steps\u003cbr\u003eEtched metal window screens on door and some side windows\u003cbr\u003eFlush window glazing\u003cbr\u003eWire-form grab irons\u003cbr\u003eCaboose trucks with rotating roller bearing caps\u003cbr\u003eAxle generator details\u003cbr\u003eBody-mounted McHenry ® scale knuckle-spring Couplers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003cbr\u003eSeparate wireform grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms\u003cbr\u003eCoupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and hardware\u003cbr\u003eFull underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details\u003cbr\u003eMachined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003cbr\u003eWeighted for trouble-free operation\u003cbr\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box\u003cbr\u003eAccurately painted and printed for prototypical realism\u003cbr\u003eHighly-detailed, injection-molded body\u003cbr\u003eWindow packaging for easy viewing, plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage\u003cbr\u003eMinimum radius: 18 ”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLED LIGHT-EQUIPPED FEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn-board DCC Decoder by NCE  – Operates in DCC and Analog (DC) with lighting functions controllable in DCC\u003cbr\u003eVarious classes will feature single or dual roof markers, or end-mount marker lights, per prototype and\/or era (not all cars have marker lights)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLED lighting for long life and reliable operation\u003cbr\u003eLED interior and marker lights with brightness control\u003cbr\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAir horn or trainline air whistle as appropriate\u003cbr\u003eClickety-clack with optional wheel flat spot sounds\u003cbr\u003eBrake set\/release sounds including retainers and brake squeal\u003cbr\u003e ”Big Hole ” emergency brake application sound\u003cbr\u003eHandbrake tie-down\/release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable flange squeal\u003cbr\u003eAir horn, and bell sounds work seamlessly with Soundtraxx locomotive sound decoders\u003cbr\u003eSupports advanced consisting in DCC\u003cbr\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003cbr\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187366662226,"sku":"ATH-G1456-PRE","price":14.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/ATHG-1456_A0_8L0I4449.jpg?v=1784736301","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-g1456-icc-ca-11-caboose-with-lights-sound-union-pacific-25823-143-99","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}