We have two HO Union Pacific cabooses with the same number 207. One is all yellow and the other has a yellow body and red top. One has the Union Pacific red, white & blue Logo, the other does not. Which #207 has the correct color scheme, which is older, why do both have the same number and why does only one have the logo? Thank you.
i am not sure when the changeover was, but the red caboose is associated with steam era, and the yellow with diesels.
Mr. Ward: Thanks, so much.
In doing a Google search, I see 3 Bachmann cabooses numbered 207 - the two you mentioned and a center cupola one.
I guess my questions are: Why make all three with the same number? I could guess that it is cheaper to manufacture one caboose body with three different roof options.
Pics of real UP cabeese show 4 or 5 digit numbers. Why only 3 digits on the Bachmann ones?
Probably so the owner could add one or two numbers to differenciate them . That's my theory & I'm stickin' to it.
John II.
John II: Thanks for your theory. ;D
td2and J2-
If I had to guess I'd say that Bachmann put the same three digit number on all three cabeese because it was cheaper that way. I doubt if individuation is a serious consideration for train set cabooses.
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