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(erielack) DL&W wood caboose kit is out!



I forgot to mention that the Sparrows Point Division of Bethehem Car Works
has released its kit #SP-19, "DL&W Wood Caboose." The ELHS was selling these
at Marion, so I picked up one.

What's in the $49.95 (list) box?

* MANY laser-cut wood pieces that are very clean and require little, if any,
cleanup
* A piece of ladder stock (the spacing is way wrong, but it appears you have
to remove every other tung and it should be fine)
* A brass etching of the "kick plates" on the end platforms
* Etched brass pieces for the underframe center beam
* Wire for the handrails
* Self-stick paper (for attaching the roof and sides to the core carbody
* NO trucks or couplers

Anyone know who makes the correct trucks for this car? (either style)

Overall, the kit is well-done, and very detailed in terms of the laser-cut
pieces. A bit pricey, but hey, it's STILL cheaper than brass. And you'll
have a *real* wood caboose!

	- Paul


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