caboose restoration

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In a message dated 8/10/2006 7:07:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org writes:

Other  than locals, shifters and mine runs, the C31 cabs were 
pooled despite what  Bowers and Brewers book may lead you to believe. 



Granted there may have been union agreements as to the meaning of  Pooled 
Cabooses, however the designation of "POOL CAB" did not come into effect  until 
1975-1977 time frame when the white stripe was added and other minor  changes 
were placed in effect. Only C31, C32 C5 C6, and C7 received the addition  "P" 
with their class designation IF they were converted to pool services. The  
designation of "POOL" allowed the caboose to go anywhere in the system. For  
example, until they received the pool designation, former NKP Bay Windows were  not 
allowed in Virginia and West Virginia. After the pool designation and  
modifications they were then allowed in those states regardless of any union  
agreements.
 
Bob Bowers
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