When is a caboose...

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
1

a “bobber” and why is it called that?
Jarrell

2

Bobbers only had two axles or four wheels and they tended to “bob” because of the short wheelbase.

3

Used on short lines, and logging railroads, primalirly.

4

Ahhh… ok.
Thanks fellas.
Jarrell