Our Vintage Cabooses

SCSRA owns two retired cabooses, the former AT&SF Cupola Caboose No. 999110 and former SP Bay-Window Caboose No. 4049. Currently they are located at Fullerton Amtrak Station in a fenced rail-car siding area with other private cars.

Our plans are to restore their exteriors and interiors in the coming years. Both cars need to be repainted, interior upholstery should be refurbished, and other improvements are being identified.

Meanwhile, both cabooses have the look and feel of classic artifacts, showing the wear and tear of years of actual rail service. They are, in fact, "in service" as social centers for our club. The cars are the focal point of periodic events held by SCSRA and SCRPA (see Caboose Activities at right and our Calendar of Events), and they are also available for small birthday parties or other events.

Enjoy A Real Caboose Party!

You, too, can enjoy your very own caboose party for an afternoon or evening event.

• Members of the general public can rent either the AT&SF cupola caboose and/or the SP bay-window caboose for $100 (per car) for a minimum 2-hour party (plus $100 damage deposit, refunded at end of rental). Extra half-hours are $25/each per car. This means a single-car party for 2 hours (the minimum rental) would be $100 plus the refundable deposit; a 2-hour party with both cars would be $200 plus the deposit.

• Current SCRPA members get a 40% discount on a basic rental. A current SCRPA member can rent the same car(s) for only $60/per car for two hours. Additional half-hours are $15/each.

  Anyone can join SCRPA. Basic membership for SCRPA is $25/year (Jan-Dec calendar year). Joining SCRPA to get a caboose rental discount is the way to go! Even if you just want the minimum 2-hour rental, you still save $15. See SCRPA Membership Information for full details.

• For further details and to check availability dates, send an inquiry to The Dispatcher.

Fundraising for Restoration Continues

While we expect some revenue from caboose rentals, SCSRA is still accepting donations for activities and restoration.