From a railroad with a fleet of very unique cabooses, the Ann Arbor had a very odd steam-era cab that lacked a cupola, but still managed to make it well into the 70's on the railroad. AA 2700 was restricted to local duty later in its life (more recent photos show a "R" painted above reporting marks to dictate restricted), but earned its keep and served its purpose of keeping crews dry and warm on the end. However, with a fleet of streamline cabooses and a lack of traffic in the late 70's, the need for this caboose was no longer needed and was retired. 35mm slide from my collection, photographer unknown.
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.
