Little Red Caboose Postcard

Coupled to the end of freight trains, the caboose provided shelter, sleeping accommodations, and cooking facilities for train crews responsible for switching, shunting, and observation. Modern safety technology eliminated the need for the crews and cabooses were phased out.

Size: 4″x6″
Paper: 100lb cardstock with a crisp pebble-like texture.

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16-125 | Derivative based on original photograph by James St. John (CC BY 2.0).