| Originally built as a 26 foot caboose, it was later shortened to 24 feet in July of 1939 during its major overhaul. A steel underframe was applied, replacing the original wooden one. After 41 years as #1144, it was renumbered in May of 1942 to NP #1264.. When this car was retired in 1969 it was the oldest caboose still in service on the railroad. The car's history became foggy and was listed as dismantled. However, a cNP aboose carrying the number "1294 acquaired by the Minnesota Transportation Museum turned out to be the mislabeled NP #1264. |