The Little Red Caboose is a children's book by Marian Potter and illustrated by Tibor Gergely, first published by Little Golden Book in 1953. Hardcover book contains 24 pages. Plot It tells the story of a caboose who longs to be as popular as the steam engine at the front of the train, and gains the respect and admiration of all when it saves the train from rolling down a steep hill. Book sources References 1953 children's books Children's fiction books Children's books about rail transport Little Golden Books American picture books Simon & Schuster books