Brainsilvermustang, I have not seen the inside of a caboose since I was a boy sneaking into the RR cars parked in a hump-yard, back in the late 50's, but as soon as I saw this part of your posting here, I recalled those steps that led up into the caboose cupola, and sitting there for a few moments, as clearly as I can see my hands on this laptop. Thanks for the memories!
FrankM