From what I can determine, there were 23 Chessie Safety Cabooses, decorated in various colors with different safety slogans. One such caboose, B&O C-3771 was trailing an eastbound unit grain train near Doe Gully, WV on Sept. 10, 1977. Check out the trainman giving a friendly wave. Probably a pretty nice way to spend a pleasant September afternoon.
Have you ever watched cabooses, enjoyed their uniqueness, wondered about the men inside, or the jobs they do? Once an everyday sight on the rails, they have decreased in numbers, yet they are a very important part of railroad history.
