Scott NC Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Does anyone know what this thing hanging off the axle of an old caboose I came across is? I will join some railfan groups and ask there (even more user names and p-words) but thought I would ask here. A kindly IFI member already ruled out the hub of dually caboose. I repaired railcars back in the day but have never seen one. I have photo of other angles if helpful. Pure curiosity.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 This is a WAG, not even a SWAG, but could it be a generator to run lights/charge batteries in the caboose? "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 I do believe you are right, George, and I appreciate it. I googled it and found these. The second photo must be an older version. Maybe they ran an electric heater to get rid of the old pot belly stove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 That is what made Doc Brown's train travel through time. It replaced the flux capacitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 If I had one on my truck, maybe I could make it to work on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Doc Brown's latest train flew too so the Hopping Hoover Hogs were finally safe! A caboose power generator, too cool. Man, I LOVE this forum! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 You never know what nugget will show up in your pan around here! Sometimes trivial, sometimes something that expands your horizons and abilties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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