June 26, 2023 - 36' Drover's Caboose - Part One

River City Railroad 36' Drover's Caboose Kit

I purchased this Drover's Caboose Kit from eBay on June 23, 2023. I purchased this kit to make it part of a tourist train loosely inspired by Tweetsie Railroad. I'm still waiting for Tony's Trains Exchange's response about converting the AHM Plymouth Diesel Switcher to DCC before I commit to anything.

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