{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-genesis-n-g1648-icc-ca-11-caboose-union-pacific-snowbus-25872-44-99","title":"PREORDER Athearn Genesis N G1648 ICC CA-11 Caboose, Union Pacific Snowbus #25872","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 versions.\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\u003eSee-through end platforms and steps\u003cbr\u003eWire-form grab irons\u003cbr\u003eBody-mounted McHenry ® scale knuckle-spring couplers\u003cbr\u003eSeparate wireform grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms\u003cbr\u003eFull underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details\u003cbr\u003eWeighted for trouble-free operation\u003cbr\u003eAccurately painted and printed for prototypical realism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDurable jewel case packaging\u003cbr\u003eDetailed interior including conductor ’s desk, stove, sink, bathroom, radio stand, and more\u003cbr\u003eEtched metal window screens on door and some side windows\u003cbr\u003eAxle generator details\u003cbr\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003cbr\u003eCoupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and hardware\u003cbr\u003eMachined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003cbr\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box\u003cbr\u003eHighly-detailed, injection-molded body\u003cbr\u003eMinimum radius: 9  ¾ ” ” radius","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187367546962,"sku":"ATH-G1648-PRE","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/ATHG-1648_A0_FKVXPV93.jpg?v=1784736302","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-athearn-genesis-n-g1648-icc-ca-11-caboose-union-pacific-snowbus-25872-44-99","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}