05-14-2009, 02:20 PM
Wayne,
Looks like a great kit. CNR wood cabooses are among my favourite too.
Can't specifically answer your questions, but there could be a few reasons why there are duplicates.
1) They aren't actually duplicates, but subtly different versions to account for the various models the kit builds.
2) They are intended to be laminated together or otherwise built up to create structural members. I know this is fairly common with laser cut kits - not so sure about brass.
3) They are in fact duplicates from another kit, perhaps a mistake on the part of the seller?
You could always add narrow gauge trucks and run it on your HO layout..! Just pretend it's from Newfoundland, where CN operated on narrow gauge until Mulroney pulled the plug...
Andrew
Looks like a great kit. CNR wood cabooses are among my favourite too.
Can't specifically answer your questions, but there could be a few reasons why there are duplicates.
1) They aren't actually duplicates, but subtly different versions to account for the various models the kit builds.
2) They are intended to be laminated together or otherwise built up to create structural members. I know this is fairly common with laser cut kits - not so sure about brass.
3) They are in fact duplicates from another kit, perhaps a mistake on the part of the seller?
You could always add narrow gauge trucks and run it on your HO layout..! Just pretend it's from Newfoundland, where CN operated on narrow gauge until Mulroney pulled the plug...
Andrew