Description
This is an American Model Builders 869 HO ACL Class M3 Wood Cab w/Plywood Sheathing Kit. Class M3 wood caboose with plywood sheathing, Atlantic Coast Line. Laser cut wood kit. Class M3 wood caboose with plywood sheathing, Atlantic Coast Line. Laser-cut wood kit. The Atlantic Coast Line M-3s and M-4s were 38’ 8” long coupled and had steel underframes with wood superstructures. Most had an inside length of 29’ 8”. As first built or rebuilt, M-3/4s had planked wood siding. Around 1960 ACL began replacing this siding with plywood sheets, which in fresh paint almost looked like steel. Although most received plywood siding by the end of their careers, a few that were shopped as late as 1966 still kept their planked siding. Plywood sided version of the ACL caboose. Its key features are: 100% laser-cut wood Cast resin end platforms and center sill Peel & stick wood windows & doors, awnings for windows Laser-cut ladders, brake stand, brake wheel, and toolbox Two different style end doors AMB cast white metal smokejack Less trucks and couplers.
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: American Model Builders
Model Number: 869
Road Name: Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)
MSRP: $52.95
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Freight Cars
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11460612.
Trainz Product Id: 11460612
