ATSF 1400 Wood Caboose

Here is a short report from Buzz Morisette who has been steadily working on this car.

ATSF 1400

Our roster shows this wood caboose as being built by American Car and Foundry in 1923.  It has several unique features and is well worth preservation. Note the rotating arm and signal disc which could be operated from the cupola.

New Flooring

New flooring was being installed in the interior during summer 2011.

Old Windows

The original or old windows are shown before removal in Spring 2012.  I say original with lack of conviction since historical photographs show a different style and arrangement of the sash.

Mortise and Tenon Detail

The new sash are constructed with exacting precision using traditional joinery featuring mortise and tenons.

New Windows Installed

And the new windows are being installed now, Spring 2012.

And the inevitable commercial message.  A lot of this work, all of it really, is being funded by donations to the restricted fund for this car, R1400.  And as a wood bodied car living outdoors, we greatly hope to raise funding to that same account which will allow us to subscribe to indoor storage space.  Can you help?