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NYC Pacemaker caboose

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Posted by MRTerry on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 8:22 AM
The five Pacemaker cars were part of the 20100 series. These were very long (almost 42 feet) cabooses because they were converted from wood boxcars. They resemble a stretched version of the standard NYC car, including the low cupola, but they have a prominent side sill. David Sweetland's NYC color guide has a good photo of one of the cars, but it's in oxide red, now Pacemaker red and gray.
Terry
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 22, 2004 12:29 AM
Have you looked at the book ' Cabooses of the New Haven and New York Central Railroads: Caboose Data Book No. 1? '

You might find a copy to borrow through a local chapter of the NRHS. The Central NY chapter has a copy for members' use.

Wayne
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NYC Pacemaker caboose
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 22, 2004 12:11 AM
I am trying to find some prototype photos of the NYC Pacemaker caboose. I am trying to scratchbuild one in N scale. I have one photo from the caboose nut site, and have googled, but can't find anything else on this except for model railroad cars, not the prototype photos - Can anyone help me on this? Thanks!

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