Description
The New York Central 19000 Series Wood Caboose kit from American Model Builders
is a model of an NYC standard. Alongside the Hudson steam locomotive, the 19000
series wood caboose with its distinctive low cupola was the iconic image of the
NYC from the early teens of the 20th century through the 1960s. Referred to as
the "standard" caboose of the NYC, the 19000 series was actually a compilation
of cars created from a fleet of nearly 2000 cabooses, which were inherited from
predecessor roads - some dating back to the 1890s. Between 1912 and 1926, many
of these cars were rebuilt with common features such as window arrangement,
steel underframes, and low cupolas, but, as eight different company shops were
involved, subtle variations resulted.
This LASERkit features: 100% laser-cut components with custom laser-scribed
Birch plywood side, end walls, and cupola; tab-and-slot carbody construction;
peel-and-stick window, door, and trim assembly; laser-cut underframe, end
platforms, ladders, end railing, hand grabs, window glazing, truss rods, and
brake wheels; cast resin platform steps and brake gear; plastic smokejack;
custom decals by Tichy Train Group; and fully illustrated instructions that
provide information on painting and decaling the assembled model. In addition,
this N Scale NYC 19000 Series Wood Caboose kit provides for optional details
such as square or rounded body corner posts; side windows that can be modeled
open or closed; two different styles of roofwalks; and cupola end window
variations.
