D.W.&L./Lackawanna RR. FM TM Engines 1950's Era Freight Cabooses?

[Train-O]

Hi, Classic Trains Forum,

I know I'm on your forum and you forum members are consideration and helpful.of you forum members.

I am asking, if someone would please, inform me if cabooses were used for freight and what type, color scheme and markings of the cabs for the Lackawanna RR. with FM TM engines, during the 1950's and before the merger of the Erie RR. and the D.L.&W./Lackawanna RR., to become the Erie-Lackawanna RR.

Thank You,

Ralph   

[wjstix]

 From necessity or regulation, pretty much all freight trains had cabooses until they started to be phased out in the 1980's.

http://www.nps.gov/stea/planyourvisit/upload/lackawanna889.pdf

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8391775@N05/2660629475/

 

[Train-O]

 Stix,

I thank you for the kind, helpful, quick response, information and photos.

Have A Healthy And A Happy New Year,

Ralph 

[pajrr]

One thing to keep in mind is that the Lackawanna had heavy grades through the Poconos. Every direction leaving Scranton was up. As a result, many Lackawanna cabooses (at least in the 800 series) were built by the Lackawanna using frames from retired steam locomotive tenders for added strength so that helpers could simply be tacked onto the back of the caboose. If you ever see one of these center cupola cabooses the massive underframe is very obvious.

[Train-O]

pajrr,

I am sorry for not thanking you sooner for your information.

I appreciate info. from rail fans of prototype railroading, as I try to model close to prototypical as much, as possible.

Thank You,

Ralph