Our new Etheric Networks radio
broadband point-to-point high speed internet installed yesterday
replaced the non-functional DSL we had at home. So, I can share caboose
photos now (uploading images was not possible using our old
DSL). We have been having WP668 painted in our San Jose backyard
for the last three weeks.
History has left its mark on WP668 in the last 91 years:
- From the bent and cracked steel on one end, it looks like she was in a collision at some point.
- Near one door, there are initials carved into the wood.
- In several places the steel is molded with the script letters:
ILLINOIS. G. U.S.A. - Many metal parts have dates molded in – as early as 1916. The most recent
date is on the air brake tank. This painted with the date 8-7-74
(probably from her last inspection before being taken out of service)
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UPRR red and green marker light: 
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WP668 caboose marked 1974: 
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steel marking ILLINOIS. G. U.S.A.: 
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WP668 2005 in San Francisco: 
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WP668 2005 in San Francisco: 
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WP668 caboose carved letters: 
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WP668 after paint removal: 
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WP668 landing roof boards removed: 
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WP668 rusted steel: 
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WP668 1st new paint on steel: 
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WP668 1st new paint on wood: 
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WP668 filling holes and cracks: 
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WP668 original WPFRR sign: 
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reproduction WPFRR sign: 
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WP668 pink primer paint coat: 
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WP668 painter: 
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WP668 step restoration: 
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John cutting steel: 
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John polishing steel: 
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WP668 inside: 
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WP668 new door trim: 
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WP668 with 2 new coats of paint: 
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Images Copyright 2005-2007 by Katy Dickinson and John Plocher
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