Athearn Genesis ATHG-1644, N Scale ICC CA-11a Caboose, Union Pacific UP #25835

• Better than brass detail™ including roadname and road number specific detail and laser-sharp painting and printing


• See-through end platforms and steps


• Wire-form grab irons


• Body-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle-spring couplers


• Separate wireform grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms


• Full underframe detail: air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder with plumbing and brake rod details


• Weighted for trouble-free operation


• Accurately painted and printed for prototypical realism


• Durable jewel case packaging


• Detailed interior including conductor’s desk, stove, sink, bathroom, radio stand, and more


• Etched metal window screens on door and some side windows


• Axle generator details


• Multiple road numbers


• Coupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and hardware


• Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track


• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box


• Highly-detailed, injection-molded body


• Minimum radius: 9 ¾”” radius

• L-angle porch supports


• Straight steps


• Unshielded walkway lights


• Two window screens options included

• Roof-mounted Nathan K3 air horn


• Roof-Mounted brass bell


• Additional CA-11a prototype features

• Modified ‘boxed’ porch supports


• Additional door-side grab irons


• Lowered and extended steps


• Shielded walkway lights


• Side-mounted tack boards


• Two window screen options included

• Unique body style with enclosed end porches


• Features insulated,-non-opening windows


• MU pedestal and rubber Signal hoses unique to these cars


• Additional center-mounted porch light


• #25809 - Original straight steps


• #25872 - Modified steps

• Ex-UP


• CA-11a modified features

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
As more trains exceeded Plate C dimensions with taller and taller cars, the caboose cupola became ineffective for watching over a train. By borrowing another railroads caboose, Union Pacific found that bay-windows provided better train visibility, were safer, and more comfortable to ride in than a cupola. They placed an order for 100 cabooses with International Car Company for a new class of caboose being delivered in 1979. Large protected end porches, 70-ton National Swing Motion trucks, elevated toolboxes, oil-fired heat, and hydraulic coupler cushioning were some of the new features that made these crew favorites.

A single CA-12 prototype was created with comfort and safety improvements. However the order was cancelled as UP inherited recently-built Rock Island cabooses (CA-13). UP modified the CA-11 fleet with many of these features creating a sub-class of the CA-11. Additional unique modifications were made to these iconic cabooses as they were no longer needed for regular train service, several of which Athearn has created detailed versions.