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The Snowman Train Ornament is 3 inches long and hangs from a gold cord. The Snowman is riding in the Caboose which looks like it has wooden sides, a red top and bottom and is decorated with sprigs of holly. The word ‘Joy’ is printed in gold on a blue plaque on each of the long sides of the Caboose. Frosty appears to be wearing a Santa suit with black mittens. He is peeking out the window and waving to all he passes. The Snowman Train Ornament is made of porcelain and will stand on your mantle or shelf or hang on your Christmas tree. Select this link to view our Santa Ornaments.
What is a Caboose?
The caboose provided the train crew with a shelter at the rear of the train. From here they could exit the train for switching or to protect the rear of the train when stopped. They also used windows to inspect the train for problems such as shifting loads, broken or dragging equipment and overheated journals or hotboxes. The conductor kept records and otherwise conducted business form a table or desk in the caboose. For longer trips the caboose provided minimal living quarters and was very frequently personalized and decorated with pictures and posters. Select this link to view our Christmas Ornament Sets.
Early cabooses were nothing more than flatcars with small cabins erected on them or modified boxcars. Side door cabooses remained in service until outlawed due to their danger, but the standard form of the American caboose had a platform at either end with curved grab rails to facilitate train crew members’ ascent onto a moving train. A caboose was fitted with red lights bringing up the markers to describe the last car on a train, these lights were officially what made a train, a train. Select this link to view our Collectible Santa Claus Gifts.
Cabooses are non revenue equipment and on the poorer lines were often improvised or retained well beyond the normal lifetime of a freight car. Tradition on many lines held that the caboose should be painted a bright red, though on many lines it eventually became the practice to paint caboose in the same colors as locomotives. Select this link to view our People and Profession Tree Ornaments.
Christmas Story
Starting on December 6th and lasting until January 6th, Christmastime is celebrated continually throughout Germany. It is a time for joy and thanks. Spirits run high as everyone comes together. Whether for dancing or just for entertainment, music is always played as part of the festivities. One of the most distinctive instruments heard in the nostalgic air is the horn. They are still heard today throughout the streets of German villages bringing laughter and cheer to all. Horns are used in churches across the world as a special addition to the liturgical season. Select this link to view our Santa Claus Hats.