Caboose mystery
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I think that Jim's got it right.  The caboose is definitely from Silver Streak, as the siding and the cast metal window frames are a giveaway, along with the platform railings, although the steps are different from the ones on mine.  The roofwalk is not original, though, nor are the lateral walkways - the ones on mine are cast metal, and have open spaces between the "boards".

I wouldn't be surprised if the cupola was from Red Ball, or maybe even Model Die Casting.

The ladders look to be stamped brass, with the stiles bent 90º, while the ones on mine are flat and less clunky-looking.

With your skills, Glen, I think you could return that caboose to its glory days.  The Silver Streak kits were fairly sophisticated for their time, and using some more modern materials and techniques could yield some impressive results.

Wayne
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Caboose mystery - by cnrglen - 07-30-2020, 06:03 PM
RE: Caboose mystery - by jim currie - 07-30-2020, 10:27 PM
RE: Caboose mystery - by doctorwayne - 07-31-2020, 12:02 AM
RE: Caboose mystery - by cnrglen - 07-31-2020, 06:48 AM

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