Caboose - Hardcover

The image of a little red caboose following along behind a long, slow freight train is a classic slice of Americana. This collection traces the development of this iconic bygone piece of rolling stock, from the nineteenth century to the caboose’s almost total demise by the mid-1990s. Hundreds of marvelous modern and historical images depict cabooses of all colors and design at work across the United States and parts of Canada and in the process take in the grand geographic and operational scope of North American railroading. The photography is accompanied by detailed captions discussing evolution, construction, application, and locations depicted. · Features more than 200 modern and vintage color photographs· Includes all key North American railroading regions and dozens of railroads· Traces the evolution of the major caboose types· Provides detailed captions explaining the hardware and its application

Brian Solomon is the author of more than 40 books on railroading subjects. When not traveling to photograph and research his books, he splits his time between Monson, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland.