Red Caboose On Display is a photograph by Cynthia Guinn which was uploaded on June 27th, 2018.
Red Caboose On Display
A caboose is a manned North American railroad car coupled at the end of a freight train. Cabooses provide shelter for crew at the end of a train, who... more
Title
Red Caboose On Display
Artist
Cynthia Guinn
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Photograph
Description
A caboose is a manned North American railroad car coupled at the end of a freight train. Cabooses provide shelter for crew at the end of a train, who were long required for switching and shunting, and to keep a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles.
Originally flatcars fitted with cabins or modified box cars, they later became purpose-built with projections above or to the sides of the car to allow crew to observe the train from shelter. The caboose also served as the conductor's office, and on long routes included accommodation and cooking facilities.
Wilmington, North Carolina USA.
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June 27th, 2018