The Despatch Shops N9 and N9E transfer caboose were Penn Central-era clones of a New York Central conversion program using frames of 40ft boxcars. Over 200 examples of these classes and similar cars combined were built between 1968 and 1969. Penn Central and Conrail era cars could be found all across their respective systems in local freight and other secondary service. The prototypes can still be found today, some still working for their original owner!
Our model features roadname and era specific details, etched-metal grating where applicable, interior detail and lighting, and flashing FRA markers per prototype. Interior and auxiliary lighting will be controlled with a magnet wand.

MSRP $129.95

Pre orders due 8/15/26

Delivery expected July 2027

#71001 N9 Caboose Penn Central Early #18208
#71002 N9 Caboose Penn Central Early #18227
#71003 N9 Caboose Penn Central Early #18233
#71004 N9 Caboose Penn Central Early #18260

#71005 N9 Caboose Penn Central Late #18201
#71006 N9 Caboose Penn Central Late #18218
#71007 N9 Caboose Penn Central Late #18259
#71008 N9 Caboose Penn Central Late #18268

#71009 N9 Caboose Conrail w/ Flashing FRA Light #18216
#71010 N9 Caboose Conrail w/ Flashing FRA Light #18224
#71011 N9 Caboose Conrail w/ Flashing FRA Light #18243
#71012 N9 Caboose Conrail w/ Flashing FRA Light #18255

#71013 N9 Caboose Pittsburgh & Lake Erie #554
#71014 N9 Caboose Pittsburgh & Lake Erie #557
#71015 N9 Caboose Pittsburgh & Lake Erie #562
#71016 N9 Caboose Pittsburgh & Lake Erie #565

#71017 N9 Caboose Indiana Harbor Belt 1970s #16
#71018 N9 Caboose Indiana Harbor Belt 1970s #20

#71019 N9 Caboose Indiana Harbor Belt 1980s #17
#71020 N9 Caboose Indiana Harbor Belt 1980s #24

#71021 N9 Caboose Indiana Harbor Belt 1990s #19
#71022 N9 Caboose Indiana Harbor Belt 1990s #22

#71023 N9E Caboose Penn Central Early #18356
#71024 N9E Caboose Penn Central Early #18369
#71025 N9E Caboose Penn Central Early #18380
#71026 N9E Caboose Penn Central Early #18389

#71027 N9E Caboose Penn Central Late #18358
#71028 N9E Caboose Penn Central Late #18370
#71029 N9E Caboose Penn Central Late #18381
#71030 N9E Caboose Penn Central Late #18387

#71031 N9E Caboose Conrail w/ Flashing FRA Light # 18362
#71032 N9E Caboose Conrail w/ Flashing FRA Light # 18363
#71033 N9E Caboose Conrail w/ Flashing FRA Light # 18374
#71034 N9E Caboose Conrail w/ Flashing FRA Light # 18385

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