Walthers Mainline 910-8719 Caboose NP Northern Pacific #10423 HO Scale

Get your HO Scale freight trains moving safely with the Walthers Mainline 910-8719 Caboose! This is the Northern Pacific #10423 International Extended Wide-Vision Caboose, ready to run right out of the box. It combines the best of traditional cupola and bay window features. Used by many railroads from 1965 to the 1980s, and still in use as maintenance equipment today. Key features include: a limited - quantity one - time run of this road number; a correct X - panel roof without running boards or end ladders; it matches prototype dimensions like 39' 1 - 1/4' over buffers, 14' 5 - 1/2' to the top of the cupola roof, and 10' 7 - 1/2' wide at the cupola; an authentic extended wide - vision cupola; a detailed underbody with side - mount brake gear; scale - thickness end railings; molded drill starter points for grab irons (you can easily add them with the separately sold Caboose Detail Kit 910 - 201); Barber Swingmaster roller bearing trucks with 33' turned metal RP - 25 wheelsets; and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this Walthers Mainline caboose is a breeze. Just place it at the end of your HO Scale freight train and it's ready to keep things running safely. When handling the caboose, be gentle to avoid any damage to its detailed parts like the cupola and underbody. For maintenance, you can use a soft brush to clean off dust from the body, wheels, and couplers. If you want to add grab irons, use the Caboose Detail Kit (910 - 201) and follow the simple instructions. Make sure to store the caboose in a dry place to prevent any rusting of the metal parts like the couplers and wheels. And remember, since it's a limited - quantity item, handle it with care to enjoy it for a long time.