Douglas in Converse County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) Wooden Caboose
This caboose was restored in the Burlington's shops at Havelock, Nebraska in the winter of 1958 and arrived in Douglas in April of that year. The City of Douglas took possession from the State of Wyoming in 1993.
Erected by Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 42° 45.555′ N, 105° 23.246′ W. Marker is in Douglas, Wyoming, in Converse County. Marker is on Brownfield Road (County Route 61) near West Center Street (Business Interstate 25), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Brownfield Road, Douglas WY 82633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chicago & Northwestern Railway (C&NW) Steel Sheathed Wooden Day Coach (a few steps from this marker); Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad Passenger Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Good Roads Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairmont Motor Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Pacific Railroad Baggage Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive #5633 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Douglas.
More about this marker. This marker is located at the Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center which also houses the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and the Converse County Tourism Board.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.