Brian Solomon 168 pages hardcover
For more than a century, the
caboose was an integral feature of the American freight train. That rich
history comes to life in this colorful photohistory celebrating
cabooses of every style, vintage and color. While alluding to the long
history and folklore associated with the caboose before its demise in
the late 20th century, the book details the caboose's 19th century
evolution, designs and cabooses used by railroads across the country.
Evocative period photography in color and black and white is
complemented by a selection of contemporary advertisements and sidebars
detailing fascinating facets of caboose history, like the lives of
railroad crews who lived and worked on them.
