Wooden Caboose

[Greg Elems]

http://www.railimages.com/albums/gregelems/aan.sized.jpg
This caboose was scratch built when I was in high school. I built it to run on my Lionel layout behind my Berkshire. I made the shell out of Balsa wood and cut 3x5 index cards into strips to make planks which I glued on one at a time. The Lionel trucks were all I had and I cut couplers out of 1/4" plexiglass. Many moves and years in storage weren't kind to it.

Greg

[Greg Elems]

http://www.railimages.com/albums/gregelems/aao.sized.jpg
Here the steps have been repaired and the ugly Lionel trucks replaced with scale Arch Bar trucks and a new center sill. Couplers will come next and maybe some new steps.

Greg

[BoxcabE50]

I've seen worse stuff on the prototype railroads. It's nice that you still have something from childhood. Wish that I had some of my stuff!

:D

Boxcab E50

[Lehigh Valley Railroad]

Wow, Thats pretty nice!

The roller bearing trucks were a tad too new...hehe

Looks alot better with the Archbar(Andrews) style trucks. Now you need a small industreal swicther to pull her!

[Greg Elems]

Thanks LVR. I have a GE 70 tonner that looks pretty good hauling it. :D

http://www.the-gauge.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=82804
Here it is with Kadee couplers added. Next some window glass, hand brakes and black paint to touch up the under frame.

Greg

[Greg Elems]

http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=89864

This is the caboose that inspired me to scratch build mine. Old NP prototype IIRC.

Greg

[BoxcabE50]

Yes. That's an NP caboose. Where was the photo taken?

:D

Boxcab E50

[Greg Elems]

Ken,

I believe it was taken near Vancouver Washington, October 1979. Need to dig out my slides from that trip and check for sure.

Greg