Trains.com

New logging caboose kitbash

1535 views
2 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    December 2007
  • From: NJ (Kittatinny Mountains)
  • 436 posts
New logging caboose kitbash
Posted by SNOWSHOE on Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:12 AM

Well I finally finished my logging caboose.  It is going with the HLW flats, Bach box car and the Big John.  The Caboose is a Bachmann logging caboose.  I re-did the roof by using masking tape and overlaping it. (give it that tar paper look)  I took all the plastic rails etc... off and made new ones out of metal wire, they did not come perfectly straight but Im going for that backwoods look anyeway.  I also repainted the caboose and added some wood to the steps and walking areas.  I covered the windows with clear plastic I had laying around.  I still have to make a ladder and add some lights to the back.  Here it is:

Before

now

I also got decals on my porter

My new Mack  HLW

  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: US
  • 209 posts
Posted by SandyR on Thursday, January 8, 2009 10:23 AM

Nice job!!! I especially like the flashing around the stovepipe, and the real wood on the platforms...and the lettering is great!

SandyR

  • Member since
    January 2009
  • 51 posts
Posted by TrainsRock on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 5:23 PM
Where did you get the Mack diesel switcher?

Search the Community

FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Get the Garden Railways newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Garden Railways magazine. Please view our privacy policy