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Caboose

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