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In regards to cabooses I have worked on (volunteer), rode on, and otherwise been on there are multiple answers to what you have questioned. As previously stated many cabooses did use a whistle connected tied directly onto the air line for limited communications. In addition some would have an air brake valve as others have stated. Although in most cases I would presume all the conductor need do is set the brakes until the engineer up front would take notice and make the proper release. Both crews would always be paying close attention to the train so more than likely a head end would see any defects on shorter trains. From the head end communication was no problem as period rulebook chapters on whistle signals attest. But the problem still existed until the development of radio. <br />Tim Sheffield
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