Tangent Scale Models - HO Scale - International Car Company (ICC) Wide Vision Caboose - Burlington Northern (BN) #10711 - “1981+ No Running Boards, No Windows” with FRA Red Lights - Green/White/Yellow/Gray/Black with White Lettering & Conspicuity Marks (SKU 20009-60314-02)
Available On: October 1, 2023
The Tangent Scale Models NP/SP&S/BN International Car Corporation Wide Vision Caboose System is a state of the art, dimensionally-accurate scale replica with highly accurate “true-to-life” colors and precise letter stencils. Designed from meticulous field dimensions, Tangent Scale Models include build year and era-specific details such as full brake system details, underframe detail variations, body side/end window variations, and wide vision cupola options. The details don’t stop there: Tangent includes a Waugh Cushion Underframe, electrical conduits, toilet vent, caboose window treatments accurate for the era of the caboose, plus beautiful see-through steps, end platforms, and running boards all applied to multiple NP/SP&S/BN-specific ICC Wide Vision bodies. Inside the model are road-specific (NP, SP&S, BN) ICC-applied interiors. These cabooses include interior lighting, plus marker light options that are era-appropriate for the paint scheme of each caboose. These “no fuss” track-powered interior and exterior marker lights are compatible with DC or DCC setups right out of the box (a simple wand included in the box activates the lights). Finally, Tangent Scale Models ready-to-operate replica includes “near-scale” draft gear box including side “key” detail, coupler lift bars accompanying Kadee scale couplers, sufficient hidden weights, and CNC-machined wheels to ensure the model operates as good as it looks.
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Burlington Northern (BN) “1981+ No Running Boards, No Windows” w/FRA Red Lights gives some great examples of 1980s railroading. Time marches forward, and cabooses were in a constant state of change. This Tangent group of cabooses is from BN’s final 50-car order built by ICC in Kenton, Ohio in 1972. However, “…the times they are a-changin’.” BN modernized these cabooses in 1981. What does this mean? For these specific numbers, the running boards have been removed and 4 grab irons have been installed on the roof near the wide vision cupola. Still present on the roof are the individual running board brackets. The side window glass has been removed and the openings plated over with steel. The axle generator has been changed to a Dayco belt-drive, visible on the outside of the truck. With the fresh green paint touch-up, this makes for a completely different look for the end of the train. Of course, to execute these changes accurately in 2023 HO Scale means yet another new body for this Tangent caboose system. The ends also feature an updated FRA lighting set up, as the red-green light has been replaced with a single steady-red FRA light. Fun fact: Did you know that BN FRA end red lights don’t flash? It’s these little details that are worth getting right. Tangent Scale Models have chosen four numbers to model the specific lettering, paint outs, COTS panels variations and more based on real photos. Yes, that means each of the four numbers is slightly different. Tangent Scale Models even used a slightly “darker” BN green to give a better starting canvas to mimic that weathered 1981 look. Tangent Scale Models have your back, 1980s BN modelers!
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