MONON's WOOD CABOOSES

MONON's TRANSFER CABOOSES
These cars were built in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1956 and were built by the Monon for the Monon. They were numbered 81551-81553.

MONON's EXTENDED VISION CABOOSES
The first extended vision caboose was purchased from Thrall in 1951, and was numberd 81515. In 1952, the International Company steel cabooses were purchased. Then, in 1956, the Monon built their own extended vision cabooses in Lafayette, Indiana. They were numbered 81525-81532.

MONON's RIDER CARS

Also known as Head End Cabooses.was the name the Monon applied to several cars used to haul less than carload freight and crew members on local freights. Eight cars were constructed by the Lafayette Shops, but other cars were also used. Here is a roster of road numbers and types:

MONON's INTERNATIONAL CAR COMPANY STEEL CABOOSES
Notice the variations in paint schemes. There are differences even on the same car in these pictures. These cars were numbered 81501-81509. All have a center cupola.

Monon Cabooses as they were delivered paint. Picture taken 1955 at South Hammond. -Courtesy Tim Swan-	Monon Caboose 81501-herald on top	Monon Caboose 81501-herald on bottom,and different herald
Monon Caboose 81502	Number illegible. Similar to 81502 Number would be C-36? Since that was the scheme until the 1956 reorganization.	Monon Caboose 81503 - several photos
Monon Caboose 81503	Monon Caboose 81503, silver trucks	Monon Caboose 81507
Monon Caboose 81508	Monon Caboose 81509	L&N 906 - former Monon caboose

Below is a listing of several Monon cabooses still in existence today, as reported by railroad fans on the Internet. Many thanks in particular to Roger Kirkpatrick for this information.

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