Western Pacific 483
Builder | Internal Car Co. Kenton, OH |
Built | May 1980 |
Type | Assigned UP class CA-18 on paper after merger |
Operating weight | 55,700 lbs. |
Acquisition | Acquired by FRRS as part of the equipment trade with the Western Railway Museum in 2005 |
Western Pacific caboose 483 was built in May 1980 by International Car Co., Kenton OH. The caboose was acquired in a museum equipment trade between the Feather River Rail Society and the Bay Area Electric Railway Association in May 2005. Caboose is slated to be cleaned up and placed into service as the general superintendent’s office.