Thanks Jonathan, Len and ACY for you comments and advice.  I will try to source a caboose for the C & O which will probably do as more than likely the loco would have at some time worked with one.  If the club seniors object than I will re letter it.

I browsed Walters web site and they claim to have 454 different variations of HO scale cabooses, including C&O. Lets hope that Atlas does produce on in Pere Marquette colours

My research indicates that the loco was used mainly for freight and occasionally for passenger duties.  No 1225 has been restored at a University and is used for rail fan excursions obviously with passenger carriages. Some history is provided by Wikipedia via Google.

Thanks again,

Colin TT

Good Day Guys,

I have just joined your forum as I need some help concerning a caboose to go with my recently acquired Bachmann HO model of the Pere Marquette Berkshire 2-8-4, Road No 1218. A great model however to complete the freight train an appropriate caboose is required.

Where can I obtain one, or details of the prototype, or photos with colours which I can use to make my own model.  Any suggestions welcomed.  The club that I have joined is the Gauteng Free Mo Group in Johannesburg who run trains as per prototype in the 1940-1980 era, Ops sessions great fun.

Thanks, I eagerly await a string of replies !!

Colin TT