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Caboose

Unread postby buzz456 » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:01 pm

Seen in Spaulding IL a few days ago.
soo caboose.jpg

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Re: Caboose

Unread postby dejoh » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:43 pm

Looks great. Shakey sign painter.
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Re: Caboose

Unread postby buzz456 » Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:55 pm

Nother one. One wonders.

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Re: Caboose

Unread postby arizonachris » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:02 pm

Didn't think they used cabeese any more. I never see one out here. Not even in a yard.
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Re: Caboose

Unread postby Chessie8638 » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:14 pm

Yep there are a few still rolling. Especially in area's that require long back up moves. Some even been fitted with ditchlights and a horn. !!*ok*!!
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Re: Caboose

Unread postby Shortliner » Sun Jul 17, 2011 12:31 pm

The local train here in Salisbury, NC uses them because they have to back up. One guy sit in the caboose and give reports to the engineer as he backs his train up. Very interesting to hear on the scanner.
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