SLSF 1281-1292

[yardmaster]

Hi folks,
Could anybody tell me why the Frisco and the BN covered up the windows on the cabooses with steel plates? Seems like a waste of money to me since they eventually went with the "end-of-train indicator" and done away with the caboose. Was this a transition phase from caboose to indicators?
George

For those modeling the appropriate era, it's a pretty easy detail to model (welded or riveted window covers) that really helps to establish the "time" element.

Based on the photographic evidence, I'm not sure the Friso ever started plating over their caboose windows prior to the merger. Thus, the Frisco modeler would probably only add this detail to orange/white cabeese that have been renumbered and relettered for the BN (ugh).

Best Regards,