Freight Cars

International Car 1970 Illinois Central Gulf 199458
International Car 1970
Illinois Central Gulf 199458
Description:NE Steel Cupola Caboose

Equipment Information

IC 199458 is a standard railroad caboose designed for general freight service over the IC system. It has a widened (or “extended vision”) centered cupola on the roof, to provide the conductor better visibility over his train, and has large “porches” at each end to aid in reverse movements where the conductor needs to ride on the outside of the caboose.

Builder: International Car Co.
Year Built: 1970
Length: 49ft 4in
Width: 10ft 5in
Height: 15ft 6in
Weight: 65000 lbs
Brakes: ABDW
Trucks: Barber/Bettendorf
Description: Steel Cupola Caboose
Arrived: 1986
Condition: Complete / restored / operational

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