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Caboose is a work train used as a multi-purpose support vehicle to the crew. It needs to be unlocked first in order to become available to the driver. To unlock it, the driver must buy a key to a special garage in one of the shops, find the garage and open it.
Caboose is a {{pll|Work Trains Overview|work train}} used as a multi-purpose support {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicle}} to the crew. It needs to be unlocked first in order to become available to the driver. To unlock it, the driver must {{pll|Wallet & Money|buy}} a key to a special garage in one of the {{pll|Shops|shops}}, find the garage and open it.


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Once unlocked, the caboose can be towed or summoned using the comms radio for a fee, depending on the session difficulty settings. The caboose cannot be damaged and it doesn't have service costs.
Once unlocked, the caboose can be towed or summoned using the {{pll|Comms Radio Work Train|comms radio}} for a {{pll|Fees|fee}}, depending on the session {{pll|Difficulty|difficulty settings}}. The caboose cannot be {{pll|Body Damage|damaged}} and it doesn't have {{pll|Servicing Overview|service costs}}.


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Caboose has a number of useful features. Its spacious interior can be used to store items and sleep in. It shows a marker on the world map, making it useful to track the exact end of the train. The driver can "jump" between the caboose and any motorized vehicle on the train for free, instantaneously, using the world map. The caboose features a powerful handbrake, which can be used to slow down heavy trains when going downhill. Its brake shoes are resilient to overheating and don’t cause wheelslide either. With a career manager located inside, caboose can also be used as a mobile service point.
Caboose has a number of useful features. Its spacious interior can be used to store {{pll|Items Overview|items}} and sleep in. It shows a marker on the {{pll|World Map|world map}}, making it useful to track the exact end of the train. The driver can "jump" between the caboose and any motorized vehicle on the train for free, instantaneously, using the world map. The caboose features a powerful {{pll|Handbrake|handbrake}}, which can be used to slow down heavy trains when going downhill. Its {{pll|Brake Shoes|brake shoes}} are resilient to overheating and don’t cause {{pll|Wheelslide|wheelslide}} either. With a {{pll|Career Manager|career manager}} located inside, caboose can also be used as a mobile {{pll|Service Point Overview|service point}}.


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Caboose is very useful for yard operations too. It carries a signal booster inside, extending the range of a locomotive remote controller by 2000 meters. It's also equipped with a charger that can be used to charge battery-powered items, such as the locomotive remote controller and flashlight.
Caboose is very useful for yard operations too. It carries a signal booster inside, extending the range of a locomotive {{pll|Remote Controller|remote controller}} by 2000 meters. It's also equipped with a charger that can be used to charge battery-powered items, such as the locomotive remote controller and {{pll|Flashlight|flashlight}}.
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{{See also|Shops|Comms Radio Work Train|Items|Bed|World Map|Handbrake|Brake Shoes|Wheelslide|Career Manager|Servicing by Paying Fees|Remote Controller|Flashlight|Home|Work Trains Overview|Vehicle Catalog Overview}}
{{See also|Shops|Comms Radio Work Train|Items|Bed|World Map|Handbrake|Brake Shoes|Wheelslide|Career Manager|Servicing by Paying Fees|Remote Controller|Flashlight|Home|Work Trains Overview|Vehicle Catalog Overview}}
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Revision as of 15:18, 6 March 2025

Caboose is a work train used as a multi-purpose support vehicle to the crew. It needs to be unlocked first in order to become available to the driver. To unlock it, the driver must buy a key to a special garage in one of the shops , find the garage and open it.

Once unlocked, the caboose can be towed or summoned using the comms radio for a fee , depending on the session difficulty settings . The caboose cannot be damaged and it doesn't have service costs .

Caboose has a number of useful features. Its spacious interior can be used to store items and sleep in. It shows a marker on the world map , making it useful to track the exact end of the train. The driver can "jump" between the caboose and any motorized vehicle on the train for free, instantaneously, using the world map. The caboose features a powerful handbrake , which can be used to slow down heavy trains when going downhill. Its brake shoes are resilient to overheating and don’t cause wheelslide either. With a career manager located inside, caboose can also be used as a mobile service point .

Caboose is very useful for yard operations too. It carries a signal booster inside, extending the range of a locomotive remote controller by 2000 meters. It's also equipped with a charger that can be used to charge battery-powered items, such as the locomotive remote controller and flashlight .

See also: Shops, Comms Radio Work Train, Items, Bed, World Map, Handbrake, Brake Shoes, Wheelslide, Career Manager, Servicing by Paying Fees, Remote Controller, Flashlight, Home, Work Trains Overview, Vehicle Catalog Overview