11-28-2009, 10:48 AM
Another use of cabooses that I've seen is the S.P. used a caboose to transport railroad police from one part of the railroad to another. The caboose was stenciled "Railroad" on one end of the bay window and "Police" at the top on the other end. I don't know if the U.P. continues this practice. I think the BNSF uses a passenger car or combine for this purpose.