
Caboose
Railway Terminology
Understand 'caboose' is specific to rail transport, and may not be understood outside this context.
He collects old railway memorabilia, including a miniature caboose.
Historical Aspect
'Caboose' refers to a feature from older trains, which might not exist on modern ones.
Museums often display a caboose to illustrate historical train construction.
Crew's Quarters
The caboose was a workspace and area for train crews, not for passengers.
The train crew would spend hours in the caboose going over their plans.