Caboose - X201

X201 CabooseCaboose X201 was built for the Southern Railway in the October of 1971 by Gantt Manufacturing.

Get A Good GripThis type of caboose was designated for local train or yard service. Local cabooses were called "yellow bellies" on the Southern Railway and were identified by the yellow bay window.

The only electrical appliances on the car are the marker lights on each end which are powered by solar panels on the roof of the car.

X201 Prior to restorationThis caboose is privately owned by museum member Jeremy Cole, who bought and restored the caboose himself. To see photos and read about the restoration of the caboose, click here.X201 running on the C&S