NW 562751 caboose in Germantown TN - a photo on Flickriver

NW 562751 caboose in Germantown TN

            A stationary Norfolk & Western  (NW) caboose in Germantown, Tennessee (Shelby County).  It is displayed on the grounds of Oaklawn Garden, a public park in Germantown.  A small mock depot sits near the caboose.

This is a cupola “standard” wood and steel caboose.  It appears to be a wood cabin with a steel skin.  The markings show “Norfolk and Western 562751”, which is the original owner of the caboose.  The caboose was built in 1944 and donated by Norfolk Southern (NS).  

The Germantown history website tells the story that Harry Coyles noticed a fire burning on a passing NS train.  He called NS and they stopped the train.  His call saved the railroad thousands of dollars, so as a reward (and at his request), they gave this caboose to Harry.  That was in 1989 when Harry and his wife, Becky, owned the land now known as Oakland Gardens.  The caboose is reminder of Harry’s good deed.

The outside and inside of the caboose are in good condition.  The caboose has not been modified since its railroad days with the addition of city electricity or plumbing.  There are some interior repairs to the wood work.  This caboose is free to the public.  Visitors are allowed to climb onto the caboose platforms but not enter the cabin.

Taken in: United States / Tennessee / Booth (historical) (show map)

Taken on: December 25, 2022

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Caboose

Germantown

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Sets appears in: • NW 562751 Caboose in Germantown TN

Groups appears in: • TENNESSEE • Cabooses more » • The Caboose Fan Group « less

Camera: Apple iPhone 11, f/2.4, 1/226 sec, 1.5mm, ISO 20 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Apple iPhone 11
Aperture:	f/2.4
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/226)
Focal Length:	1.5mm
ISO:	20
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
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