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

Paul,

Railworks offered both style trucks as separate parts from when they
produced the wood caboose models. You may still be able to find them
around or get them direct from Railworks. A T-Section leaf spring
Bettendorf "caboose" truck side frame kit sans wheels is made by Eastern
Car Works. I don't recall if they are 100% accurate but they looked
close.

Regards,

Will Shultz


"Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" wrote:
> 
> 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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