trackwalker Wrote:
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> Looking at the Tennessee Pass video in a separate
> thread, makes me wonder, what are/were the
> advantages of a mid-caboose vs an end caboose
> cupola? I have ridden in all three for work (load
> escort) bay window, end cupola and mid cupola. I
> understand the advantage of a cupola vs bay
> window, but not the end vs. mid cupola. What were
> the arguments for each?

Having bay windows lessens the possibility for personal injuries.

A center cupola provides a better view of the train than an end cupola does when the "B" end is coupled to high cars.

There are probably other reasons, too, but I didn't have much personal experience with cabooses during my career.