NERW Radio Control Caboose

[harryadkins]

This model is a reskin of the default Kuju Extended Vision caboose by Harry R. Adkins. It represents a former caboose fitted with the latest remote control technology allowing a single trainman to operate a MU’d switching locomotive and serve as brakeman. They have been in use for many years in the railroad industry, including industrial applications such as bulk material load-out, manufacturing, process and industrial switching. The systems are designed to be fail-safe so that if communication is lost the locomotive is brought to a stop automatically.

[OldProf]

Looks like a well-done model. I hadn't heard of these cabooses before.

[KPryor]

Great work on this caboose! I've seen pictures of similar ones, but haven't seen one in person.

[harryadkins]

CSX uses home built flatcars with the receiving equipment built in to the big box here in South Carolina. These units have lights, bells, and a horn.

[KPryor]

I've seen the flat car style on the Indiana RR in Robinson, IL.