Generally speaking, Red Caboose splits production of their models between the US and China (just how much of what is done where varies by model and production run).
Here's what Red Caboose has to say about them -
1968 found the first 100 ton coil cars built to the fourth series specifications. These cars can be easily identified as they have the straight frame while earlier cars(series 1-3) had a slight 'fish belly' or 'drop' frame. The type 4 design was in production from 1968 through 1975. Over 2,250 cars of this design with different covers (round, angled, corrugated and fiberglass) were built during this time period for many 'fallen flag' railroads such as the CB&Q, B&O, IC, RDG and SP (over 15 railroads bought this series of car).
Many of these cars can now be seen with new paint schemes on the BNSF, CSX, NS and UP. Newly merged into the NS and CSX, Conrail cars can now be found with their CR reporting marks painted out and NYC and PRR reporting marks replacing them. And will we see the IC/ICG/IC coil cars painted in CN since the old IC has now been merged?
These cars are available as both Ready-To-Run cars and as kits. Cars will come with coil covers which the modeler may or may not want on the car. RTR cars come with the coil covers permanently attached to the car and do not contain the steel coils. The Kit cars have the coil covers and coils as separate items that the modeler can use in any manner, either on or off of the car.
RTR cars are listed as RN-17600 series.
Kit cars are listed as RN-17700 series.
Each coil car is also available in 3-packs with unique road numbers.
Over 20 class one, original owner railroad schemes to be offered, plus numerous post-merger names and schemes.
N Scale Coil Cars will be available as decorated and undecorated Ready To Run Cars and Kits. Cars will ship with MicroTrains trucks and couplers.
Coil Car Details -
- Angled Covers
- Round Covers
- 24" Steel Coils
- 36" Steel Coils
- 48" Steel Coils
- MicroTrains Trucks and Couplers