Caboose #401, shown here at the Depot in 2022. You'll find this caboose on the track behind the boxcars. Interior shown, right.
This caboose was built in 1881 and was originally used by the South Pacific Coast Railroad. In 1902 the car was transferred to the Nevada & California RR (Southern Pacific), and given the number #16. It was used in railroad maintenance. In 1947 it was re-numbered #401. Placed on display in 1960 at Laws, it was re-activated with repairs in September 2017 for duty as a passenger/caboose car behind Engine #18 during the Slim Princess Reunion.
On the left is shown caboose #1, which can be found near the Boxcar Village. As part of the Slim Princess train from the very beginning, it saw service from 1883-1900. If you would like to see this beauty restored, please consider donating through the Adopt a Building program and note for #1.