Caboose SLSF 1130

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  1. mark

    mark Staff Member Staff Member

    Please see the following links to photos of Frisco caboose SLSF 1130.

    http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.town...c42d020-cbce-59e5-987f-04704430aac1.image.jpg

    http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1139610

    http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1139606

    The caboose was constructed in 1927 by American car and Foundry (ACF) for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. On that line the caboose was numbered ATSF 1509. This is one of the former Santa Fe cabooses retired from their 1500, 1600 and 1700 series.

    The Frisco acquired this caboose 2/1971 and several others from the Santa Fe in the late 1960s and early 1970's to replace its older wood side cabooses. This caboose was designated for local service.

    Note on the left side the window nearest the cupola has had the metal plate installed by the Frisco removed to uncover the window. Also, faux dividers have been added to section the window panes into 4 lights to more closely resemble one of the steel side, 3 window, cars operated by the CB&Q.

    The caboose is painted in a faux paint scheme for the CB&Q.

    This caboose is located near the center of town in Joe Bowers Memorial Park. The car is on the southwest corner of W. 3rd St. and N. Walnut St. It is 1 block west of U.S. Highway 77 and Nebraska Highway 92. It sits beside the restored former Chicago Burlington and Qunicy (CB&Q) Railroad depot. This is on the grounds of the Saunders County Museum complex at 240 N. Walnut. Please see http://www.visitsaunderscounty.org/attractions/museum/index.htm.

    This car address is 409 W. 3rd St, Wahoo, NE.

    Please see http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...rWppZ4JORxIkR3pkxKf0iQ&cbp=12,203.22,,0,19.45.

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks!

    Mark
     
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