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Bev-Bel - 24004 - Caboose, Cupola, Steel, NE - J and J's Famous Baltimore Circus

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Aftermarket DecoratorBev-Bel
Stock Number24004
Original Retail Price$8.00
BrandBev-Bel
ManufacturerLife-Like
Body StyleLife-Like Caboose Cupola NE
Prototype VehicleCaboose, Cupola, Steel, NE (Details)
Road or Company NameJ and J's Famous Baltimore Circus (Details)
Paint Color(s)White, w. Black roof
Print Color(s)Black
Additional Markings/SloganCushion Underframe
Coupler TypeRapido Hook
Wheel TypeInjection Molded Plastic
Wheel ProfileSmall Flange (Low Profile)
Series NameCircus
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeCaboose
Model SubtypeCupola
Model VarietyNE
Prototype RegionNorth America
Prototype EraNA Era II: Late Steam (1901 - 1938)
Years Produced1924-1948
Scale1/160
Track GaugeN standard



Specific Item Information: BLT 4-60
Leaping Tiger
Model Information: Life-Like first introduced this body style in the 90's. They have metal wheels and truck-mounted Rapido couplers. The caboose design is based on a common prototype used by many Northeastern roads.
Prototype History:
The Northeast or NE style caboose was introduced by the Reading Railroad in 1924. The design was an all-steel version of a USRA design. The acquisition of these new cabooses was prompted by proposed Pennsylvania legislation requiring larger, more structurally sound caboose for use in through freight consists. The original set of cabooses was ordered from AC&F, but other manufacturers also adopted similar designs.

The Reading selection was made after the consideration of several designs. The original purchase was for 10 cars in 1924, but the design was so effective that it became the de-facto Reading standard and they continued purchasing new cabooses of this type through 1948. The design soon became popular with other Northeastern railroads such as the WM, L&NE, LV, CNJ and others.
Brand/Importer Information:
Formerly located in Cresskill, New Jersey, the now defunct Bev-Bel Corp. was founded by the late Irvin and Beverly Belkin in 1956. A prolific "boutique" producer of after-market, limited production, special run rolling stock and locomotives (in road names and non-traditional commemorative and holiday themed paint schemes that were not typically offered by the major manufacturers), Bev-Bel' sourced its models from Atlas Tool Co., Inc., Atlas Model Railroad Co., Inc., Bachmann, and Life-Like Trains.
Item created by: Alain LM on 2017-12-23 11:24:04. Last edited by CNW400 on 2020-05-19 14:07:16

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