162018 HO SP C-40-3 Steel Caboose: SP - Gothic Large w/o roofwalk: #1208 Class-40 HAA hoppers were produced for

HAA hoppers were produced for the mass transport of coal from colliery to power station in a non stop loop known as `Merry Go Round Operation’

We love John Cole's slogan too - We Follow No Leader

This unusual vehicle was first used for servicing light aircraft at civil aerodromes but was put to important use during World War II when several variants were adapted for military use

pictures and markings on the drivers cab door

or as it was renamed in 1924 the Flying Scotsman

162018 HO SP C-40-3 Steel Caboose: SP - Gothic Large w/o roofwalk: #1208 Class-40 HAA hoppers were produced forRapido is excited to offer SPs iconic C 40 3 caboose, including several of the unique paint schemes and car variations that occurred over its long 40+ year service life. Starting in 1940, Southern Pacifics Los Angeles General Shops constructed 185 C 40 3 cabooses, numbered SP 1050 1234. Additionally, subsidiary Texas & New Orleans received 30 C 40 3s, numbered 400 429. Beginning in the mid 50s, C 40 3s went through an initial modernization train