What is the time period real railroads use a caboose at the end of a train?
Are they still in use now on branch lines?
Paul
Are they still in use now on branch lines?
Paul
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VERY VERY rarely are they used now - typically only if there's a long backup move required.
Early 1980's was when they were phased out (yet another reason I chose 1980 so I could run cabooses to my heart's content).
Early 1980's was when they were phased out (yet another reason I chose 1980 so I could run cabooses to my heart's content).
Paul:
In Canada, there are still a few cabooses in use. Intercity freight trains do not use them, but they sometimes show up on local trains.
I mentioned in another thread that Canadian National has 56 and Canadian Pacific has 107. There are also a number in Work Service. (These cars are on the roster, but not necessarily used.)
Most of the cabooses I see have the windows covered over.
A number of shortlines have a caboose or two.
Some industries have cabooses to accompany wide loads.
In Canada, there are still a few cabooses in use. Intercity freight trains do not use them, but they sometimes show up on local trains.
I mentioned in another thread that Canadian National has 56 and Canadian Pacific has 107. There are also a number in Work Service. (These cars are on the roster, but not necessarily used.)
Most of the cabooses I see have the windows covered over.
A number of shortlines have a caboose or two.
Some industries have cabooses to accompany wide loads.
I was SO EXCITED to see a caboose moving on the tracks the other day, then I was so disappointed to figure out what was really going on.
St. Cloud, MN, BN tracks near Frigidare plant - I saw the crossing gates go down and a BN caboose crossed the street being pushed by a grain hopper, then another caboose, then a GP-38 that was also pulling a cut of cars - they were just rearranging "junk" in the yard. The caboose was not actually in service. Poop.
First time I'd seen an engine moving with cars on both ends though.
St. Cloud, MN, BN tracks near Frigidare plant - I saw the crossing gates go down and a BN caboose crossed the street being pushed by a grain hopper, then another caboose, then a GP-38 that was also pulling a cut of cars - they were just rearranging "junk" in the yard. The caboose was not actually in service. Poop.
First time I'd seen an engine moving with cars on both ends though.
I still see a caboose around here on ocasion, on a way frieght.
Usually there's a GP15-1 on the point, and the caboose is usually a former C&NW.
If you run steam.....you need a caboose.
Usually there's a GP15-1 on the point, and the caboose is usually a former C&NW.
If you run steam.....you need a caboose.
That's the point, I am a diesel fan and I model the 70's 80's (no rivet counter).
I think a caboose could be used in this time frame.
Thanks for the answers.
Paul
I think a caboose could be used in this time frame.
Thanks for the answers.
Paul