Tangent HO
Tangent Scale Models HO 60415-01 ICC Bay Window Caboose Union Pacific 1981+ 'Equal Opportunity for All' w/ Red-Green Lights UP #24590
- In Stock:
- 4
- Scale:
- HO
- SKU:
- TSM60415-01
Description
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Tangent Scale Models HO 60415-01 ICC Bay Window Caboose Union Pacific 1981+ 'Equal Opportunity for All' w/ Red-Green Lights UP #24590
Union Pacific (UP) '1981+ Equal Opportunity For All' w/ Red-Green Lights gives UP modelers a distinctive caboose model. After patching Ex-RI cabooses with UP reporting marks in 1980, the UP’s Omaha Shops went on to refurbish at least three dozen ICC Bay Window cabooses and repaint them into the CA-13 Armour Yellow class. For this pair, we have selected two cabooses that were repainted in 1981 and received the “Equal Opportunity For All” slogan. The cabooses received UP-style sliding screens and tracks on the bay windows. The roof was modified with the removal of the tripod light stand (only the base remains), and a firecracker antenna has replaced the long RI-style antenna. The ends changed – UP added their distinctive horizontal mount red-green marker light. These features are all duplicated on the model. Underneath, eagle-eyed modelers will notice the UP-applied knuckle holders on one side and step lights (non-working) over the stepwell areas on the body top chord. The 1967 RI ICC features are present, including gasketed windows and Waugh cushion underframe. The model rides on Tangent’s gorgeous 70-Ton Barber Roller Bearing trucks with 33″ standard .110” tread CNC wheels. For lighting, this Tangent UP model is equipped with prototypical red-green roof horizontal end lights and “golden” interior lights, mimicking the incandescent bulbs of the real cabooses. A wand is included to operate the lights – easy with no fuss! Extra parts are included to model the metal flag paddles/flag holders on the body corners and the sliding bay window screens.
Model Features:
- Scale: HO Scale 1:87.1
- Truck: Tangent Scale Models 70-ton Barber roller bearing trucks with separate brake beam parts
- Wheels: CNC-machined standard RP25 .110” tread 33” wheels
- DC/DCC Lighting Features: Interior Lights and Prototypical Red-Green Roof Horizontal End Lights
- Era: 1980-1990
Features for these replicas include:
- Dimensional accuracy – designed from meticulous field dimensions using real tape measures of four real RI cabooses
- Highly correct “true to life” colors
- “Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement
- Genuine Kadee scale couplers
- “Near-scale” draft gear box with beautifully-rendered side “key” detail
- Multiple road numbers for each scheme, as appropriate
- Road and Era-specific details for each RTR scheme, including multiple body, roof, bay window, underframe detail, truck and side window combinations
- Five different road and era-specific bay window body options
- Four different era-specific bay window options
- Four different roof options
- Apex “see through” running board
- Accurate Waugh Cushion Underframe – 2 configurations
- Railroad and era-specific underframe details to match as-built ICC and modified configurations
- Multiple roof configurations for different radio antenna and vent mounting locations
- End steps and walkways that carefully replicate the prototype Apex walkway pattern
- Unapologetically fine etch metal side and end window screens, where appropriate
- Underframe and truck axle drive generator options
- Ten different end railing/marker light options, based on ICC lot and era
- Wire “coupler lift bar” detail per prototype application
- RI-specific interior – chairs, bunk, desk, lockers, ice chest, sink, oil bunker and the most detailed Vapor Corporation TCHA55 Caban heater in HO Scale! The interior is fully painted with era-specific colors
- Full underbody details – brake system with brake rods and piping, release rod and more – all based on the prototype and era!
- Beautiful side wire curved grab irons, intricate ICC end railings in plastic with accurate wire top ladder hoops
- Consumer applied optional metal red/green “flag” paddle parts included for appropriate eras
- Consumer applied optional metal bay window screens on UP models for appropriate eras
- LED illuminated RI rooftop tripod marker lights that can be controlled red/green/off – on each end – independently, where appropriate
- LED illuminated UP Red/Green end marker lights that can be controlled red/green/off – on each end – independently, where appropriate
- LED illuminated FRA end lights with a proper “decaying” flash that can be controlled on or off – on each end – independently, where appropriate
- LED illuminated interior lighting “warm” lights to replicate incandescent bulbs that can be controlled on or off
- No complicated decoder. No complicated programming. No complicated electronics. DC/DCC compatible track-powered “no fuss” interior and marker light lighting – simple and easy to operate with included wand
- CNC-machined standard RP25 .110” tread 33” wheels (Yes, semi-scale .088” wheels are available separately!)
- All-New precision Tangent Scale Models Rockwell 50-ton Barber roller bearing trucks with separate brake beam part, or 70-ton Barber roller bearing trucks with separate brake beam parts, as appropriate for each paint scheme
- Recommended age 14 years and older
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