Off On a Wild Caboose Chase: True Adventures, Folklore, and a Farewell Tribute to the Old Train Caboose By a Writer Who Lives Aboard One

by Adolf Hungrywolf

The author describes his experiences as a railroad fireman, tells the stories of individuals who have bought their own cabooses, and discusses railroad photography, rail laws, and train travel

205 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Robert VanBuhler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always enjoyed Adolf Hungry Wolf's writing, especially the Good Medicine books about First Nation/Native American ways. A German/Hungarian American who married into a Native American family, he resides in BC and the Canadian Rockies with his Blackfeet wife and his children. It was a pleasure to run across this hard cover book by a man who actually owns several cabooses. I have always dreamed of having one, and he has not only acquired 4, but had many adventurous rides on them through his lifetime. He was once a longshoreman at San Pedro, a locomotive fireman for the Union Pacific RR, as well as a writer and teacher. Thanks Adolf, for all the great reading experiences.

[Matt Kuhns · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute enough book. It meanders, by design; I found this worked better for me in some sections than in others. If you like trains, though, give it a look.