jhz563 posted:
Well my new caboose arrived early and I was a little worried as the box was mashed on one end.
Not sure if this was the post office or the seller. Frankly cardboard felt like it was a little soft.
Fortunately, it was packed rather well inside, and was surrounded with foam peanuts.
I knew it might need a little work based on the pictures, so I was pleasantly surprised when unwrapping.
Unfortunately the couplers were mashed in such a manner I can’t fathom how it happened. A little work with some needle nose pliers took care of that!
And finally ta-da! A beautiful tinplate caboose with plausibly sized cupola windows!
Jhz, I am constantly amazed at how beautiful tinplate railcars are.