FVM Milwaukee Cabooses Shipped.

[VonRyan]

Some quality work there Marty. Is that a scratchbuild or do i need to clean my glasses so i can see clearly again?

[martyscustomn]

It,s a 'BASH' job. Built from a Model Power baywindow. I reduce the lenghth, lowered the bay, recut new windows and scrobbed and added ribs using .010 brass rod,Added BX truck at MT couplers...sigh...I have only one...sigh...but I've built and sold over 80 of them...sigh...and Matt told my in Portland at the Convention, You had better build and sell an many as you can...fast. ...sigh.....NOW with these FV beauties...mine are just..er...well....BWAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

[Puddington]

Hey Hackmaster... didn't you know.... we report to all manufacturers on a regular basis just what you are making and selling to support your "dozen balls per round" habit and implore them to bring out an RTR model so as to deprive you of the funds to support this vicious addiction.... we're just trying to help you break the cycle of "hit the ball, lose the ball, swear like a drunken sailor, hit another ball".... remember, admitting you have a "playing crappy golf" addiction is the first step......don't thank us, what are friends for.....

[martyscustomn]

Sigh...wimper...Friends???? and to think I just shot a solid 59...sigh...and on the next hole......

[Ian MacMillan]

Time to order mine!

[Dave Schneider]

Hey Marty,

I have one of your fine models and it isn't going anywhere. You did a really nice job on it and it still looks great.

This guys on the other hand may be out of luck. If you can't beat the competition on price, you better make sure you can beat them on quality!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/N-Scale-Custom-Painted-MILWAUKEE-RIBED-CABOOSE-02170-/140472946730

Best wishes, Dave

[keeper]

Ordered one with a black roof from MB Klein. I hope it'll get here soon. 

[mcjaco]

Hey Marty,

I have one of your fine models and it isn't going anywhere. You did a really nice job on it and it still looks great.

This guys on the other hand may be out of luck. If you can't beat the competition on price, you better make sure you can beat them on quality!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/N-Scale-Custom-Painted-MILWAUKEE-RIBED-CABOOSE-02170-/140472946730

Best wishes, Dave

Those are hawt!

[w neal]

Will Matt be making any with yellow ends?

[PGE-N°2]

They certainly do look great! I thought they weren't supposed to be out till September. I may have scramble to get a few.

[milw12]

Can't wait, these look fantastic.

If anyone happens to know, or could point me to the right resources, which style of this caboose would be the most appropriate for branch line service in the early 1950's? My guess is that the logo paint scheme would be best, but is there enough difference between a 39-41 model and a 1951 to matter?

I'm planning on modelling the CGW/MILW Cannon River Line in the early/mid 1950's, if that helps.

I've tried to research this myself, but all the photographs I've found of the Cannon River Line are from the 70's, so I'm kind of at a dead end here

Thanks in advance,
Lucas

[dualgauge]

Just got confirmation of shipping today. Now to hope the mail is fast.

[Dave Schneider]

Can't wait, these look fantastic.

If anyone happens to know, or could point me to the right resources, which style of this caboose would be the most appropriate for branch line service in the early 1950's? My guess is that the logo paint scheme would be best, but is there enough difference between a 39-41 model and a 1951 to matter?

I'm planning on modelling the CGW/MILW Cannon River Line in the early/mid 1950's, if that helps.

I've tried to research this myself, but all the photographs I've found of the Cannon River Line are from the 70's, so I'm kind of at a dead end here

Thanks in advance,
Lucas

Lucas,

I don't know anything about the Cannon River Line so I can only speculate.  A 1950s branch line might not have rated a relatively new rib side caboose. There were wood and steel cupola cabooses still in service on branches in the 1950s.  That said, I wouldn't let that stop me from acquiring the new FVM model. As for the scheme, my opinion is that the original non-herald version would be more believable for your time frame. The switch from the CMStP&P herald occurred in 1953, so many of the cabooses of your era would still be in the original scheme. You could get away with the modern herald version, but it would have to be a fresh paint job, and that seems like a less likely assignment for a branch line.

Just my 2 cents.
Best wishes, Dave

[martyscustomn]

Prior to the 'ribsides' the Milw. has a hugh fleet of homegrown wood cabooses that seemed strange. Here we have a 'TALL Coupola' wood caboose. Built from a wood boxcar taht was not as tall as need for clear vision, thus the extra tall cupola. These were used for both branch and mainline operation..........

[martyscustomn]

Rib side styles 1939 to the 50's.......