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Want to see what MR Video Plus is about? Check out this free In-Depth Product Review video. Spring Mills Depot has released a limited run of Baltimore & Ohio I-12 cabooses in HO scale, and Jim Hediger puts the model to the test in this review.
good advice Jim on knuckle gauges Cody said the same thing in his video. a low air hose not only damages the knuckle it can also short out the motor on the engine. NMRA guidelines state the air hose needs to be two scale inches above the rail or it will snap and cause shorts.
a little history from Jim on the caboose I have the N scale version of this and if is modeled for Santa Fe Railroad (now BNSF). Jim is right cabooses in helper service are never made out of wood. After WWII the reason as Jim described is the shoving power of a helper on a steep grade could cause the caboose to turn into kenneling and when sparks from the engines touch it it could catch fire so after WWII all cars are made out of steel.
I would like to hear also, suggested retail price.
Thank you.
A beautiful caboose and one I've been waiting for. Thanks for the review.