HO ICC CA-11a Caboose with Lights, UP #25832 (ATHG-1445)

HO-scale ICC CA-11a Caboose with Lights in Union Pacific livery, number 25832, is a highly detailed, ready-to-run model that recreates UP's late-1970s CA-11a caboose. It features roadname- and road-number specific paint and printing, a fully detailed interior with a conductor’s desk, stove, sink, bath, and radio stand, and exterior details such as see-through end platforms and steps. The model showcases etched metal window screens, flush glazing, wire-form grab irons, and machined RP25 wheels on robust trucks. Weighted for dependable operation and delivered fully assembled, it’s designed to run smoothly on HO track with a minimum radius of 18 inches.

Lighting is integrated via an on-board DCC decoder by NCE, offering DCC and analog operation with LED interior and marker lights and brightness control, with all functions NMRA-compatible in DCC mode. Some variants include sound features, providing authentic horn, wheel-clack, brake noises, and related effects when paired with a compatible decoder. UP-specific CA-11a variants mirror prototype updates such as bay-window bodies, insulated windows, and enhanced end porches, reflecting the real-world refinements UP applied to the fleet in the late 1970s. This combination of precise detailing, lit operation, and reliable performance makes it a compelling centerpiece for a Union Pacific-themed HO layout.