Athearn 14459 N Scale 30' 3 Window Caboose Pennsylvania PRR 980174

Perhaps one of the most recognizable icons of American railroading, the caboose completed the train. Cabooses provide shelter for crew at the end of a train, who were long required for switching and shunting, and to keep a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles.

FEATURES:

• Fully assembled and ready for your layout
  
• Molded truss rods with turnbuckles (as appropriate)
  
• Clear window glazing
  
• Painted steps (as appropriate)
  
• Razor sharp painting and printing
  
• Molded plastic underframe with brake cylinder
  
• Screw mounted trucks for accurate tracking
  
• Body mounted McHenry knuckle spring couplers installed