End of The Line Cabooses

[thomasj49]

I don't ever use cabooses on my modeling as I model pretty much all modern, but I thought a good weathering project would be to weather some as being retired and waiting to be scrapped.

 

[Rico]

Great idea!
I used to deal in RR salvage and your pictures really take me back to my glory days!
Here’s just a few:

 

[NorthBrit]

Yes. Something different on a layout that is seen in real life yet rarely modelled.
Loving the idea.

 

[NVSrr1500]

I like the idea of an abandoned indutrial siding with a couple old cabooses or equipmen

 

[C&OMtnMan]

I like the idea of an abandoned indutrial siding with a couple old cabooses or equipmen

Shoot, some of those would still be fit to be seen on an active 1940s or 1950s caboose track.

 

[JazzDad]

I always wondered where old cabooses went to die.

 

[Rico]

I always wondered where old cabooses went to die.

Actually many that I sold went on to be cabins, outdoor club shacks, and ice cream parlours so they live on!
Only one I can think of went back into service.