I just received the Pennsy Mainline Models caboose kit I bid on on ebay, and I
was very disappointed (and if the other bidders are on the list, you
did well to let the sucker bid high); it is quite a crude "kit" with none of
the sophistication of the Quality Craft O scale version--whose drawings
the manufacturer used for his instruction sheet, thereby misleading me.
Moreover, this one was about half-assembled already.
While I don't doubt it would be possible to end up with a decent model, it is
so close to scratcbuilding I consider that it is hardly worth the effort.
I'd guess it is at least thirty years old. I've got a Kaslo N6c that is
remarkable in its engineering--quite a contrast to the Mainline Models kit.
I seem to remember that Mainline Models (as taken over by ye olde huffe and
puffe) had an N6b kit in their HO line, but I don't think this
outfit (based in Allentown) was the same business.
Jace Kahn
General Manager
Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co.
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