07-09-2010, 10:01 AM
This transfer caboose started life as a standard caboose.Although it turned out good I soon found that it did not fit my needs,so after giving it a lot of thought I went to work on it.
![[Image: 100_0046.jpg]](http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u234/foulrift/New%20Layout%20Pictures/100_0046.jpg)
I began by stripping the car down. I then added a new floor and new sides and stake pockets. The resulting car only measures 35' in length and I figured it was ideal for heavy loads.I then built a cooling tower and attached it to the deck.I also added weights inside the tower. I was happy with the results but not able to leave well enough,I went one step further and added a hard wood pad to the underside for track cleaning.There are two dowels on the pad which fit into holes in the frame and some lead weights. I now have a duel purpose car that fills my needs.The dark stripes on the bottom of the wood pad are a result of running it on the track.
This was another fun project to build and the results are worth it.
![[Image: 100_0085.jpg]](http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u234/foulrift/New%20Layout%20Pictures/100_0085.jpg)
Enjoy
Bob
I began by stripping the car down. I then added a new floor and new sides and stake pockets. The resulting car only measures 35' in length and I figured it was ideal for heavy loads.I then built a cooling tower and attached it to the deck.I also added weights inside the tower. I was happy with the results but not able to leave well enough,I went one step further and added a hard wood pad to the underside for track cleaning.There are two dowels on the pad which fit into holes in the frame and some lead weights. I now have a duel purpose car that fills my needs.The dark stripes on the bottom of the wood pad are a result of running it on the track.
This was another fun project to build and the results are worth it.
Enjoy
Bob