BOWSER
N5 CABOOSES
HO - Freight Cars PRR N-5 Caboose History: The N-5
was the world's first all steel cabin car. Produced in 1914
by Lines East these cars were equipped with archbar, leaf spring
trucks and small tool boxes under their sides. While it was
referred to as a center cupola, the N-5 cupola was actually
12 1/2" off center. It had a brake lever on each end of the
platform instead of the brake wheel. Over the years some changes
occured. the top lights and tool boxes were removed, Ajax brake
wheels replaced the brake levers, AB brakes replaced the K style,
and coil spring trucks were replaced by leaf spring trucks.
New end sills, collision posts and new end railings were added.
The stove and chimney were moved from the end of the car closer
to the cupola. There were a total of 616 cars built in this
era. Antenna support system not included. (Drill spots for locating
antenna system supports are molded into underside of roof).
The history of the Pennsylvania Railroad rolling stock lettering
is as follows: • January, 1930 Circle Keystone Lettering was
applied. • June, 1954 Shadow Keystone lettering was applied.
• July, 1956 Plain Keystone (black car) was applied. • Early
1960's PRR Initials started
Kit Includes: One piece plastic molded body, one piece
plastic molded roof, brake wheel, air reservoir, brake cylinder,
control valve, X2f couplers, plastic trucks/wheels and steel
car weights. Made in USA.