What is about the earliest era the Bachmann HO Bobber caboose would be accurate in? Thanks. Alex
Not sure of the time frame, but I ordered one on e-bay to pull behind my new NKP 0-4-0 dockside. So much for being prototypically correct. Randy
I believe the Bachmann bobber is based on an ca. 1860s prototype. IIRC, drawings were published in Model Railroader during the 1970s.
So, it would probably be accurate for the 1880’s? Thanks.
Yes, it would be appropriate for the 1800’s and some roads (such as the Reading) until the 1920’s or 1930’s.
The 2 window version is more common from the pictures I’ve seen. Normally the area under the cupola is filled with storage lockers that form the base of a platform for the seats in the cupola, so the center window isn’t normally there.
Dave H.
Thanks.
The prototype is PRR I believe and the PRR eventually replaced the four wheels with two four wheel trucks. rather crowded underneath when they did. Several survived into the 50’s but were off the books becasue regulations banned all wood cars by that time.
The 3 window version was a PRR class NA caboose, plans in the 10-1996 RMC, but it was shorter than the Bachmann bobber. The class that was converted to a 4 axle caboose was a 2 window style that was even longer than the Bachmann cabin. The 2 window AHM/IHC caboose is close to a P&R/Reading design.
Dave H.
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I do something similar - I bought the undecorated bobber and have a PRR 0-4-0T take it around on transfer runs between the yard and the interchange tracks. (Still gotta get some more paint.)