Eastern Railroad Discussion > Anyone seen anything like this or know what it was

And don't tell me some sort of caboose. I hope to be able to get on the property and get more info.

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It was a "drovers caboose".  Drovers were men assigned to livestock (cattle, sheep) movements from the ranches to the processing plants to feed/water the animals during rest stops.  It was a federal law a hunded years ago.  Like a 'normal' caboose it was found at the end of the train and carried an area for the regular train crew (bunks, desk, food prep, cupola) and the other section had benches/bunks for the drovers.  Photos (and models) show some roads that had them include: ATSF (Santa Fe), CB&Q (Burlington), IC (Illinois Central), MKT (Katy), SSW (Cotton Belt) and UP.

Thank you I have heard of them but never saw one till today I am going to try to get more info on it.

Ed

The cupola style on this drovers resembles a Burlington type.  Where did you discover this body?  If you learn more, would be interested to hear results.
jb

Where is this please?

Chris

Muscatine County Iowa West of Muscatine along a country road and wildlife refuge. I think it is being used as a hunting camp.

Ed