HO Athearn Bay Window Caboose BNSF #11997 (ATH-2253)

An HO-scale Bay Window Caboose in BNSF livery, designed for end-of-train duty on HO layouts. The distinctive bay window design features a projecting side wall that houses the crew, giving a clearer view of the train and adding authentic, prototype-style operating realism. Fully assembled and ready to run, this caboose makes it easy to add a credible end car to any roster.

Built for reliable, prototype-accurate performance, the model rides on Barber-Bettendorf swing-motion caboose trucks and uses machined metal wheels with RP25 profiles for smooth tracking on most track brands. The highly detailed injection-molded body is painted and printed for realistic decoration, with separately applied features like a smoke jack and brake wheel. Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers provide authentic coupling action, and the weighted chassis helps maintain stable operation. It negotiates curves down to an 18-inch minimum radius, making it suitable for a wide range of HO layouts.