HO Cupola Caboose N&W #518582 (ATH74032)

This HO-scale Cupola Caboose reproduces Norfolk & Western No. 518582, a classic end-of-train car. The cupola on its roof provides an elevated lookout for the conductor and rear brakeman to monitor the train for issues such as overheating bearings, shifting loads, and other equipment concerns.

Model features include fine end handrails and ladders, Barber or Bettendorf swing-motion caboose trucks, and a highly detailed injection-molded body weighted for smooth operation. It’s finished with painted and printed decoration, clear windows, and separately applied smoke jack and brake wheel. Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours ride on most HO-brand tracks, while body-mounted McHenry operating-scale knuckle couplers and a 15-inch minimum radius ensure realistic handling on typical layouts.