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Athearn Genesis G78565 HO Scale ICC Caboose Burlington Northern BN 10113 with Lights E-Z Track - Steel All metal gear transmission withAthearn Genesis G78565 HO Scale ICC Caboose Burlington Northern BN 10113 with Lights Perhaps one of the most recognizable icons of American railroading, the caboose completed the train. Cabooses provided shelter for the rear end crew. From the cupola or bay windows, the crew could keep a lookout for shifting loads, damaged equipment, and overheating axles. As rail cars became larger in the late 1950s and early 1960s, there was a real need for cabooses