Fwd: Virginian Caboose

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From: "WILLIAM MARKS" <hokieparentsof2 at embarqmail.com>
To: NW-Mailing-List at nwhs.org
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 8:03:35 PM
Subject: Virginian Caboose

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
          I am a member of the Old Dominion Chapter NRHS. I recently aquired a wood caboose that had rotted and colapsed. I thought that it was an N&W , but after researching the photos that the owner gave me when it was placed on the property in July 1965, I'm convinced that it was a Virginian. The only things on it that are salvagable is the metal parts (ladders, grab rails, window hardware, etc. I will be getting these parts tomorrow (Saturday). My questiion is if there is anyway or should I be looking for anything special to possibly identify this caboose or it's road #? If I could re-build this as close to original as possible would it be worth the effort other than my own satisfaction? There is no frame or trucks that I am aware of. I don't know what it's sitting on.(hope to find out tomorrow). Thanks: William Marks