Transfer cabooses were used for cross-town hops between yards. In the post-caboose era they have been used as “shoving platforms” providing a place for the brakeman or conductor to ride and be the engineer’s eyes during long backup moves. They did not have cupolas or bay windows, cots or amenities. In fact many didn’t have electricity. Most were built in the railroad’s own shops.

Chessie - B&O Transfer Caboose. In 1975, B&O 903051 rolled out of B&O’s Du Bois Shops and into history as the final caboose built at that august facility. It was built with components from a retired boxcar. Eventually, B&O assigned it Class C-28 and it would remain the only member of that class to the end of caboose operations.

All Bluford Shops cabooses come ready-to-run with magnetically operating knuckle style couplers, metal detail parts and, roller bearing caboose style leaf spring trucks except where noted. Axel generators and screen window frames will be included in the package.    

Reservations Due By: TBA

Expected Release: September 2012