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In the extended-vision or wide-vision caboose, the sides of the cupola project beyond the side of the car body. This model was introduced by the International Car Company and saw service on most U.S. railroads. The expanded cupola allowed the crew to see past the top of the taller cars that began to appear after World War II, and also increased the roominess of the cupola area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate detail with the best Genesis features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Car Co. began specializing in caboose production as early as 1941. When the railroads entered the 1960s, many needed to replace their aging, in some cases home shop built, cabooses. International Car responded with a product that could be tailored to each railroads specific needs. Using quality components and modern engineering, ICC became a leading name within the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing ICC's commitment to quality and modern techniques, Athearn has not only recreated these iconic cars, but reinvented the quintessential features a Genesis caboose should have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDCC lighting as a base standard with the option for sound will add a whole new dimension to operating sessions. Protect reverse moves and simulate train brakes, begins to scratch the surface to the new dimension of realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUP FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaiser Coal Service Caboose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUP CA-9 Class caboose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved light functions in DCC with brightness control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating Roller Bearing Trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhip style antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green K on cupola ends and sides indicates that these cabooses were assigned to the Kaiser Steel unit coal train that was jointly operated by the Rio Grande, Union Pacific and the Santa Fe between the Sunnyside Mine in Utah and the Kaiser Steel plant in Fontana, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICC CABOOSE FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter than brass detail™ including roadname and road number specific detail and laser-sharp painting and printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior seating for the addition of crew figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through end platforms and steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush window glazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire-form grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaboose trucks with animated rotating bearing or static friction bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxle generator details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle-spring Couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate wireform grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for trouble-free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow packaging for easy viewing, plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED LIGHT-EQUIPPED FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting for long life and reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board DCC Decoder by NCE – Operates in DCC and Analog (DC) with lighting functions controllable in DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious classes will feature single or dual roof markers, or end-mount marker lights, per prototype and\/or era (not all cars have marker lights)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED interior and marker lights with brightness control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ATHEARN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44486089048289,"sku":"ATHG79133","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/8993\/files\/mpe2boi1p2xnaezrrdkd.jpg?v=1736880383","url":"https:\/\/www.tammieshobbies.com\/products\/ho-icc-caboose-w-lights","provider":"Tammies Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}