Product Information:
Ready. Set. ACTION (road)! Here comes the HO Scale Denver & Rio Grande Western 01400 Series Steel Riveted Caboose — a first in plastic. This iconic caboose was a standard on D&RGW trains for over 45 years, plying the rails of the Moffat Line. We're even more excited to offer this caboose with a bucket full of details and lighting features! Check out the video above or by clicking here, then we can look at some of the painted samples and the unique history.
In 1940, D&RGW embarked on updating their caboose fleet with steel cabooses. The 01400 Series Cabooses were homebuilt at their Burnham shops in Denver, Colorado. Being built by the railroad made these cars unique. The ladders, cupola and corner posts are all distinctive spotting features of these cabooses.
The Rapido D&RGW Steel Riveted Caboose features:
Super-detailed underbody including all separate air and brake piping
Etched metal road numbers included in polybag
Full interior lighting
All-wheel electrical pickup
Barber-Bettendorf trucks with friction and roller bearings where appropriate
See-through, etched metal steps and walkways
Full end detail, including uncoupling levers
Separate grab irons installed at factory
Metal knuckle couplers mounted at correct height
