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Model Railroading > Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose QuestionDate: 04/15/17 09:56 Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Casselton Can someone tell me how to take apart a ATSF Centralia Car Shops Caboose. I would like to add interior and marker lights. Generally there is a clue on how to remove the body, but it is very well constructed with tight fitting parts. Very nice model with great detail. I don't want to break anything.
Thanks - Mark Houston, Texas Date: 04/15/17 10:21 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: cabman You put it VERY well. Probably better to add these things to an Athearn caboose which comes apart easier. Oh, I know, you probably already did it.
Date: 04/15/17 10:49 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Casselton So far I haven't tried anything. It looks to be glued pretty solid! Not even sure how to remove the couplers to add Kadee scale wisker couplers.
Date: 04/15/17 11:12 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: ghemr Although it's distributed by Intermountain, there is some sort of connection between Centralia Car Shops and Des Plaines Hobby in Des Plaines, Illinois. Their phone number is 847-297-2118. Maybe they can offer suggestions??
Date: 04/15/17 15:15 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Casselton Thanks for the suggestion. I try to get in touch with them on Monday.
Mark Date: 04/15/17 16:35 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: RioGrandeFan You'll destroy the car before you ever get inside. Definitely not worth it as these cars are glued together extremely tight.
Lee Ryan - Rio Grande Fan Denver, CO Date: 04/16/17 07:00 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Stottman They can be a PITA to find (even if in stock at IM), but they do offer an undec version..
From experience, it's normally easier to start with an undecorated version if doing major custom work.. Date: 04/16/17 13:57 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Hookdragkick Small chisel blade. Wedge between car body and frame and slide blade side to side to break up the glue.
Posted from Android Date: 04/16/17 17:56 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Casselton It is difficult to determine where the body and frame are glued together. I am going to call Centrailia tomorrow to get some advice. I may try to find directions to the undercorated model.
Mark Date: 04/17/17 07:20 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: 3rdswitch That's a great looking cab. Was the safety slogan prototypical or their addition? I don't recall ever seeing that on a Santa Fe cab, just curious, not a slam.
JB Date: 04/17/17 22:35 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Hookdragkick Date: 04/18/17 10:54 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Casselton Thanks for posting the photo. This is a good start.
Mark Date: 04/18/17 13:38 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Hookdragkick The cupola is affixed to the car body the same as an Atlas cab. If you were able to squeeze and pop the cupola off, then you could reach into the car body and push against the floor, and hopefully the frame should pop out.
Posted from Android Date: 04/18/17 14:17 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: ghemr Hookdragkick Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > The cupola is affixed to the car body the same as > an Atlas cab. If you were able to squeeze and pop > the cupola off, then you could reach into the car > body and push against the floor, and hopefully the > frame should pop out. I'm more curious of what type of caboose you're building in the background?? Date: 04/18/17 18:48 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: bnsfmodeler Looks like a mess of nothing to me I don't get it
Date: 04/18/17 18:52 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: TCnR BN bunk cars made from out of service caboose, late BN era. Note the style and placement of the air conditioners, there's also bunk or heater vents along the side. For some reason BN had stopped using the module on the flat car idea. Interesting kitbash.
bnsfmodeler Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Looks like a mess of nothing to me I don't get it Date: 04/18/17 23:42 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Hookdragkick ghemr Wrote:
> I'm more curious of what type of caboose you're > building in the background?? BN Univan or bunk car. I had cut the windows out for a CBQ cab then changed mind, filled windows and plated over. Next is new walkways, propane carriage, rigging and dcc interior/porch lights Posted from Android Date: 04/19/17 09:46 Re: Centralia Shops ATSF Caboose Question Author: Dilworth bn cab looks great i have lots of pics of those wanted to model 1
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