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I thought this was worth sharing as BC Rail cabooses (cabeese?) are a rather rare breed these days. I checked the Trackside Guide and found only 6 remaining. This one was on the south side of the yard opposite the Quesnel station (out of view) and it was interesting most of this yard was fenced. Fortunately, a road gate was open and I slipped in and grabbed this shot from the car. Wondering what the 'holes' in the body are for, seen above the "BC". Former Expo 86 emblem? Anyone know ??
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Caption: I thought this was worth sharing as BC Rail cabooses (cabeese?) are a rather rare breed these days. I checked the Trackside Guide and found only 6 remaining. This one was on the south side of the yard opposite the Quesnel station (out of view) and it was interesting most of this yard was fenced. Fortunately, a road gate was open and I slipped in and grabbed this shot from the car. Wondering what the 'holes' in the body are for, seen above the "BC". Former Expo 86 emblem? Anyone know ??

Photographer:
A.W.Mooney [2139] (more) (contact)
Date: 09/19/2021 (search)
Railway: BC Rail (search)
Reporting Marks: van BCOL 1874 (search)
Train Symbol: n/a (search)
Subdivision/SNS: CN Prince George Sub. (search)
City/Town: Quesnel (search)
Province: British Columbia (search)
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6 Comments
  1. Brundle
    December 12, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    This is pretty amazing, it’s in half decent shape too.

  2. rsmith
    December 12, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    I expected this to be a “vintage” photo of yours! Great find.

    I bet the “holes” are not actually holes, but where something adhesive holding Christmas lights on pulled off the paint when removed. if you look closely the same marks are along the roof line, stripes, and frame. It looks like some sort of fancy swirl above the “BC”.

  3. rsmith
    December 12, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    Do a Google image search for “2017 Christmas Train backing down the Sangudo” My guess was indeed correct!

  4. awmooney
    December 13, 2021 at 7:24 am

    At first I thought it was for a wreath or a “Santa Claus’ head; but changed my mind. Thanks, Smitty!!

  5. SD70Dude
    December 13, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    There is also at least one left in the two tone green scheme. It was being used on worktrains in Alberta earlier this year, not sure where it is now.

  6. Paul O'Shell
    October 8, 2023 at 2:09 pm

    I snapped BCOL 1879 at the CN Work Equipment repair facility yard in Transcona, MB back in September of 2007. It had been relegated to Engineering service at that time. I’ll try to post it shortly.
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