{"product_id":"ath-2435","title":"HO ATH Wide-Vision Caboose BNSF #12408 (ATH-2435)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HO ATH Wide-Vision Caboose, BNSF #12408, represents a crucial element of American railroading history. The caboose completed the train by providing necessary shelter for crew members at the end of a train and played an essential role in switching, shunting, and monitoring the train's condition. Characterized by its extended-vision design, the wide-vision caboose features a cupola with sides that project beyond the car body. This unique design allows for an improved view over taller cars, a necessity that arose after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was introduced by the International Car Company and has been used on most U.S. railroads. The detailed construction includes fine end handrails and ladders, clear windows, and body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. Weighted for optimum performance, it boasts machined metal wheels and a highly-detailed, injection-molded body that is meticulously painted and printed for realistic decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47557147164724,"sku":"ATH-2435","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ath-2435_a0_1x7fibp9.jpg?v=1772829039","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath-2435","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}