Rapido Trains 225018 HO Scale Rio Grande Steel Caboose D&RGW 01459 (Post War Mods - Aspen Gold / Main Line) D&RGW Center chassis brace for maximum

Center chassis brace for maximum durability

Known originally as "L Detachment"

A well balanced car is generally easier to drive quicker due to the increased car’s stability

Smooth rolling blackened metal wheels with all-wheel electrical pickup

maximum range of motion

Rapido Trains 225018 HO Scale Rio Grande Steel Caboose D&RGW 01459 (Post War Mods - Aspen Gold / Main Line) D&RGW Center chassis brace for maximumRapido Trains 225018 HO Scale Rio Grande Steel Caboose D&RGW 01459 (Post War Mods Aspen Gold Main Line) In 1940, Denver & Rio Grande Western embarked on updating their caboose fleet with steel cabooses. The 01400 series cabooses were homebuilt at their Burnham shops in Denver, Colorado. Being built by the railroad made these cars unique. The ladders, cupola and corner posts are all distinctive spotting features of these cabooses. From 1940 to 1951, 70