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5. When I was a child

Fri May 1, 2026, 09:47 PM

Friday

we often had to wait for trains. I loved waving at the fellow in the caboose.

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Generally not used any more - answer from AI. Jim__ Friday #1

Bye-bye to the caboose on trains,... see why.... magicarpet Friday #2

Been Decades I Believe ProfessorGAC Friday #3

They were replaced by Fred in the 80's. DEbluedude Friday #4

When I was a child Cairycat Friday #5

Sometime in the 1980's. Emile Friday #6