[RITSlist] Fwd: Rock Island Caboose Question

[Dick Tinder]

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Thanks,

DT

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> From: Danny Smith <danny at dsmithconsulting.com>
> Date: January 17, 2008 12:52:16 PM CST
> To: Dick Tinder <dick.tinder at simpson.edu>
> Subject: Re: Rock Island Freight / Cabooses
>
> I have looked for a number on the Caboose, but can not locate one.
>
> I understand that the caboose was obtained from a historical group  
> in Austin, TX whose plans to restore it had fallen through.  It was  
> brought to Coupland by the railroad and placed on rails next to the  
> depot for the Bicentennial in 1976.  It remains where it was  
> placed, but needs a large amount of work.  I am working with the  
> Coupland Community Organization (CCO) to restore the Depot and  
> Caboose.
>
> I understand that the box car was converted to a Caboose by Rock  
> Island between 1938 to 1944.  They converted about 180 of these  
> 1915-era Class B-2 boxcars to cabooses.  It is thought that Rock  
> Island converted these cabooses to support the war efforts.
>
> This is mostly what information I have concerning the Caboose.  If  
> you have more and can share it, or point me in the right direction,  
> I would really appreciate it.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Danny D. Smith
>
>
> > Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:29 PM
> >
> > Mr. Tinder,
> >
> > I have been hired by the local civil organization as Architect and
> > consultant to produce "as built" drawings for a Rock Island freight
> > car / Caboose. I have reviewed all the photos available and found
> > a couple that look like the one we are planning to renovate. I can
> > not find a number for the Caboose and was wondering if you could
> > direct me where to look for the number. Also I am looking for
> > history of the Caboose. I have enclosed a photo of the Caboose.
> >
> > Thanks for any assistance.
> >
> > Danny D. Smith
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Danny D. Smith Consulting, LLC
> > danny at dsmithconsulting.com
> > 512-940-2705
> >
>
> Dick Tinder
> dick.tinder at simpson.edu
>
>
>
>
>
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> Danny D. Smith Consulting, LLC
> danny at dsmithconsulting.com
> 512-940-2705
>
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Dick Tinder
dick.tinder at simpson.edu





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