Athearn Genesis G78387 HO Scale ICC Caboose Pittsburgh & West Virginia P&WV 853 (Sound) Roadname_NdeM Athearn 75419 HO Scale 200

Athearn 75419 HO Scale 200 Ton Crane and Tender RJ Corman 493558

Era: 1985 to 1987

Bachmann 17809 HO Scale Single Dome Tank Car Clark GATX 9485

Square or round lifting bail

Athearn Genesis G78387 HO Scale ICC Caboose Pittsburgh & West Virginia P&WV 853 (Sound) Roadname_NdeM Athearn 75419 HO Scale 200Athearn Genesis G78387 HO Scale ICC Caboose Pittsburgh & West Virginia P&WV 853 (Sound) Perhaps one of the most recognizable icons of American railroading, the caboose completed the train. Cabooses provided shelter for the rear end crew. From the cupola or bay windows, the crew could keep a lookout for shifting loads, damaged equipment, and overheating axles. This was long required for switching and shunting, and to keep a lookout for load shifting,