Well, THAT explains the lack of brass cabooses, and why l can't find the red UP side door to go with the yellow one. However, a $250 good scale model, not $100 generic plastic molding, to go with the same quantity of brass $1000+ steamers does not seem unreasonable. However, maybe minimum quantity is much higher on cars such as cabooses than locos?
Anyway, anybody who buys an Erie engine please buy a 3rd Rail caboose, if that is more than a rumor.