This caboose started out as NS 2002 and was subsequently numbered NWP 6101 and NWP 5591.
It was restored by the Bethlehem ship-yard in SF in 1969 for display in Samuel Taylor State Park as NWP 5591. It was subsequently acquired by the CSRM, who in turn transferred it to us.
The NWP/ICC records say this car was built by North Shore in 1904, but a NS "Requisition for Construction and Repair" show the car as having been repaired and repainted in May 1906 for $115.00. Additionally the ledger for the requisitions show no other work on this caboose, proving the car was on hand when the railroad was formed. (Text paraphrased from Northwestern Pacific Narrow Gauge Cabooses, an article by Randy Hees). Recently located photographs currently dated as from 1901-1902 appear to show this car in front of the Sausalito Shops -- research continues...
The cupola on this car was damaged when being transported to Ardenwood by a lower-than-alleged overpass. During the initial repairs it was determined that additional restoration was needed if the car was to be made operable. This Caboose is currently under restoration and is being restored as NWP 6101. It is operable and is used as a passenger and crew car on our operating trains.
