Western Railroad Discussion > Chance sighting of ATSF Caboose 999290 on the move.

I was traveling east on 60 freeway in Riverside today, got off at Main st, and was surprised to see a caboose at end of off ramp, so I dug my phone out of pocket and grabbed a few last second pictures. I think they were turning north on Main street, but not sure, they may have just been getting off then on again to clear the overpass? Had to get delivery done, no time to hang around and see which way they were going. Maybe either Perris or Hunter Hobby Park? No idea. Anyone here on TO know? Sorry for photo quality, this all happened quickly and I had to shoot while moving along., New phone also.

Jim Baker
Riverside, CA

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Jim Baker
Riverside, CA

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Cool pictures
Any idea of how much a truck weights with the wheels sets?

Wish it was coming to my house, have always liked those Santa Fe cabooses.

Nathan

As time goes on, there will be more available after property changes ownership, that is after the interiors have been stripped and walls have rusted out due to lack of maintenance. 

Victor Baird

atsf121 Wrote:
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> Wish it was coming to my house, have always liked
> those Santa Fe cabooses.
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> Nathan



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/08/25 10:43 by wabash2800.

wabash2800 Wrote:
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> As time goes on, there will be more available
> after property changes ownership, that is after
> the interiors have been stripped and walls have
> rusted out due to lack of maintenance. 
>
> Victor Baird
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> atsf121 Wrote:
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> > Wish it was coming to my house, have always
> liked
> > those Santa Fe cabooses.
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> > Nathan

Yes, the camera is kind at 20 feet away, especially my new, but still low budget smartphone camera!
My eyes saw a lot of peeling, chipping paint on those side flanks as I drove along side of it.

Posted from Android

Jim Baker
Riverside, CA

I was referring more to the rust that starts inside the walls from leaks in the roof. I have actually seen steel cabooses bubble out. Even cabooses needed care. But heated from the inside helps both rolling stock and locos.

Victor Baird