Enter the caboose from the A end (because this caboose is symmetrical, both A END and B END are marked on the side by the step). On the outside of the railing is the brake wheel and air release valve. Also on the end is an air horn for use when the train is backing and the caboose approaches a grade crossing first. The A-end deck has two fuel oil containers, one on either side, bolted to the frame, that supplied the stove inside the cabin. Above the cabin roof overhang is a light used when this end of the caboose is at the end of the train.

Enter the cabin. Overhead you will see a grab iron mounted to the ceiling. Immediately on your right is the stove. Note that the crew is protected from being jolted into the hot metal by an iron railing. On your left is a small inset with cup holders and other slots to hold things, and the door to the toilet. Inside the cabin proper you will note the air gauge mounted on the outside wall of the toilet. The cabin has three chairs, two to the left and one to the right. There is a vertical grab bar by the chairs on either side. There are also grab irons above each bay window. Ahead of the left chairs is the conductor's work table and a sink. Next is a closet. Equipment was removed from the right side before the caboose was donated; only a small inset with slots for holding things remains.

Exit onto the back deck. It is completely open except for grab rails. Above the roof overhang is a red light. There is a brake wheel, an air release valve by the back rail, and a horn. Beneath the caboose on the right side, B end is a generator. A belt driven by a pulley on the front truck axle turned the generator and produced electricity for the caboose.

These cabooses were used on transfer trains, regular trains, and any other type of train where they were needed. They were nicknamed "party barges" by the train crews. MP #13895 was donated to the Museum by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1999. It is painted red and has white markings. For more information see Michels (1996).