Proper Caboose for Erie PA-1 and/ or FA-1?

[narrowminded]

Is there anything RTR that would be a proper (or close) mating caboose for an Erie PA-1 and/ or FA-1 powered train?

[Atlas Paul]

Erie used homebuilt "Dunmore" cabooses as well as Bay Windows.  No Dunmores are out there, but there are numerous Bay Windows that could stand in.  Atlas also did their C&O caboose in Erie, doesn't match the Dunmores, but could be a stand in.

http://archive.atlasrr.com/Images/NFreightCars/ncocaboose/0410/39835_TQ.jpg

[narrowminded]

Thanks, Paul.   I have so little knowledge of these matters.  It's pathetic.   And I have enough other things on the plate right now so hoping to draw on some of the expertise that's in abundance around here.  Having several Erie locos but no caboose suggests I need at least something to get by with even if it isn't perfection.  Any particular paint schemes that fit the era?  Or maybe definitely don't?

[Lemosteam]

Paging @Chris333 ?

[Atlas Paul]

Thanks, Paul.   I have so little knowledge of these matters.  It's pathetic.   And I have enough other things on the plate right now so hoping to draw on some of the expertise that's in abundance around here.  Having several Erie locos but no caboose suggests I need at least something to get by with even if it isn't perfection.  Any particular paint schemes that fit the era?  Or maybe definitely don't?

Luckily the Erie caboose scheme didn't change much, so you should be good with anything you find lettered for Erie.

[Chris333]

I only have one correct Erie caboose    It is a scratchbuilt laser cut wood caboose.

The Atlas model is pretty close overall. I have one just in case.

No one makes a real Dunmore.

Those Model Power SP cabooses are close bay windows, but you need to fill in windows and make new ones.

Prime Mover decals makes Erie caboose decals.

[DMetz]

George Elwood's site has a lot of good pictures of Erie cabooses.  http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/cab.html
There were basically 3 styles during the diesel era of the Erie.  The Dunmore, bay windows, and the Magor 1929 wooden cabooses.  The wooden caboose design was also used on the C&O, and other roads.  The paint schemes for all Erie Cabooses were always red, with some variety of lettering. 

[x600]

I saw pictures of N-Scale Dunmore cabeese (!) being done in 3d printing recently, can't find the site or link. Not sure where
I saw it. I looked through all the listings on Shapeways, but no luck. I'll keep looking.
Anyone else see this? I would be in for a few.


Greg O.

[Lemosteam]

And exactly why has no.one asked me to.model this? 

[Chris333]

I started to make a core for etched parts:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/XX86QF49A/dunmore-caboose?li=shop-inventory

But I'm lazy 

[peteski]

I started to make a core for etched parts:

But I'm lazy 

Really?  And I thought that your reason was similar too mine - not lazy, just too many projects on my plate.  Judging by all the model projects you show us here (including your VW Beetle restoration project), I wouldn't think that you have a lazy bone in your body. 

[Chris333]

Haven't touched the Beetle since like October...

Hey @Lemosteam you could get me going with those trucks I linked in the other thread:
http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/erie-c100adb.jpg

My 3D model was scaled down from a HO resin kit I have. The guy had resin HO trucks with the kit, but is now doing the whole kit in plastic:
https://www.facebook.com/JJLModels/

[DMetz]

Hey @Lemosteam you could get me going with those trucks I linked in the other thread:
http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/erie-c100adb.jpg

The truck drawings are here: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/dwg/draw.html
5 drawings, starting with GSC 21784

[x600]

I started to make a core for etched parts:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/XX86QF49A/dunmore-caboose?li=shop-inventory

But I'm lazy 

This is not the image I remember seeing. Could be some one else?
Back down the wabbit hole.........

Greg O.

[narrowminded]

I knew you guys could/ would come through.    Except for the RTR part.   Looks like Atlas Paul has the next best thing for the moment but when it's time to get serious I've got a decent feel of what direction to go and what to expect. 

I could have spent a few days digging and ended up more confused than when I started while in a few posts here I am aimed in the right direction and even gained a little knowledge.   Thanks to all who posted.