Tangent Scale Models 60713-01 - Erie ICC Bay Window Caboose Conrail (CR) 21108 "Blue Repaint 6-1976" - HO Scale

• Product: Erie ICC Bay Window Caboose
• Scale: HO Scale 1:87.1
• Truck: All-New General Steel Casting “Express” trucks
• Wheels: CNC-machined standard RP25 .110” tread 33” wheels
• DC/DCC Lighting Features: Interior Lights and Lit Marker Light Boxes
• Era: 1976-1981

– Conrail N7D “Blue Repaint 6-1976” w/ Interior Lights and Lit Marker Light Boxes replicates the early Conrail repaints.  These feature the full-length CR logo along the body and high CONRAIL roadname in the top right corner.  CR fans will immediately recognize the paint shop – these cabooses were repainted by the former EL Meadville, PA Shop (that’s the MDV 6-76 down on the sill!).  Meadville had its own distinctive way of painting and stenciling railcars and cabooses, and they did not disappoint with these early Conrail repaints.  Notice the end body stripes, reminding everyone of the cabooses’ EL heritage.  The roof walkway was maintained on 1976 blue CR repaints.  But other features like the smoke jacks and antenna configurations are photo matched to each number.  The same goes for the underframe – the underbody details like the toolbox and generator style change depending on the car number.  Yes, we are working from individual car photos!  The lit side marker light boxes are painted white to match the prototypes.  These CR repaints have a chemical toilet installed, so that translates to no visible dump pipe on the underframe.  The ends feature an accurate power brake wheel, separately applied coupler cut levers and train line air hoses.  The model rides in Tangent’s All-New General Steel Casting “Express” trucks with 33″ standard .110” tread CNC wheels.  The caboose has a fully-painted light gray interior.  For lighting, this Tangent CR repaint is equipped with “golden” interior lights, mimicking the incandescent bulbs of the real cabooses along with lit body side mount red/green marker light boxes.  A wand is included to operate the lights – easy with no fuss!   We are offering our CR “Blue Repaint 6-1976” scheme in 3 numbers.  Note that while all three cabooses were repainted in June of 1976, each individual car number is photo-matched.  That means the body details, underframe details, and lettering details all vary by number.  Check out our photos on the website to see the differences!  Do not miss this fantastic scheme.