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Cabooses were used for the brakemen (train guard, hence its alternative name, guard car) or extra crew members. They were used for radio comunications, braking and monitor the train. Now the ETD (end of train device) or red flags symbolize the ends of trains now. By moving the radios to the cab of the engine the conducter could ride in the front with the engineer. This mainly happened after steam locomotives because in a steam engine cab there is the engineer and fireman and no room for anyone else.
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Where is a cabooses place?
Rear
Why did cabooses have 2 hand brakes?
Cabooses can go in either direction and must be manually stopped from where the conductor can see the track.
What are old vehicles called?
cabooses!
What is the plural of caboose?
The plural of caboose is cabooses.
What is bad about trains?
One of the negatives about trains is the fact that they do not travel that fast when comparing them to airliners. Also, it is not cost effective anymore compared to cars and planes.
What Native American tribe inhabited moosic pa?
cabooses
What is the plural term for caboose?
The plural form of caboose is cabooses.
What has the author Dwight Jones written?
Dwight Jones has written: 'Steel cabooses of the Chesapeake & Ohio, 1937-1987' -- subject(s): Cabooses (Railroads), Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
How did the steam trains changed the way people live?
people won't have to walk anymore.
Are there any UK rail companies still using slam door trains in 2013?
There are no slam door trains in UK rail companies anymore. They phased out because they were inconvenient and was not very safe.
Why do people like maybe you say you like trains?
I would say that I like trains because of their novelty. Not many people like to travel by trains anymore. However, taking a train lets you be able to see so much scenery and travel a bit more slowly.
Do trains have bedroom like space for passengers anymore?
Yes, Amtrak long distance trains still have sleeping quarters for passengers. They come in several configurations on both Superliner and Viewliner trains. Unlike the sleeprs on many of the older trains they are private quarters many with toilets and showers. I have included a link below for the page on Amtrak where you can get more information.
