While the older couple on the left pay last respects to a recently departed friend, the boy on the left is only concerned that the shortcut gets him home in time for supper.
Sure enough, these wide-vision end of train devices proved very successful in rock train service and lasted well into the 80's on the HO scale CNW Madison Division.
As Commuter Service F7's roll through Dachshundberg on weekend freight duty, The Oscar Mayer Wienmobile waits for its' turn to get the 'dog' on a 'roll'.