On Mike Condren's web site is a photo of side door caboose #29 I'm researching. The only problem is the front 3/4 view is in deep shadows. I've looked high and low and have not found another photo of this car. Does anyone know if the shadowed end is a freight car end with ladders or is it hiding a man door for access to the interior? Thanks. Larry F.
Is there a platform on the far end? With the curved grab iron, I'd tend to think so. If so, odd that there's no end platform on the near side. It's definitely unique. Any plans to model this one, Larry or Jim? Best Regards,
Ask and ye shall receive. That's a wonderful shot Keith and I do thank you posting. I'm going to kitbash one using the AMB kit I've had on the shelf for awhile...shorten the window side and add to the other end(that's the plan but as they say about best laid plans...). Larry F.
For anyone that maybe interested there's a PFM brass decorated model of side door caboose #28 on eBay. Larry F.
Larry, I wonder if a person could cut the caboose at the cupola and add the appropriate length (B end) double sheathed boxcar? The seam could be between boards, what a deal, if the cuts were clean. Then you would have the right brake gear on that end, the door in the end would be a little work too. That is an interesting cab/car. A little out of my era but a great looking project for you. Plz post photos of your progress.
klr, I would like to use this photo in an article I'm writing on this. Should I just credit you? They can't put us all in the slammer. tft
