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[newusername]

Probably about 15 years ago I read a very interesting article about the cabooses the Chessie System had painted in various colors with different safety slogans.  I believe it gave the dates these cabooses were in service and told of a maybe a contest wherein folks were to watch for the different cabooses.  Was unable to locate info searching the Trains Magazine index.  Can anyone lead me to a story about this safety program and the various cabooses?  Thanks much!

[nanaimo73]

I think this site has photos of all 23, if that helps.
http://www.trainweb.org/chessiephotos/html/Safetycabs.html

[NSlover92]

Very interesting site there, I still have a soft spot in my heart for Chessie. Mike

[rustycoupler]

 down here in baltimore we had a nice one, it was the one that had the slogan cross tracks safely . i said to myself i am going to get a picture of that , never had the chance some idots set it on fire ,cant have nothing around here !

[fifedog]

Try these books: Cabooses of the Batimore & Ohio (Robert Hubler)

                        Cabins, Crummies and Hacks Vol 2 (John Henderson)