>>2041435

True, but Doodlebugs only really became a thing during the twilight decades of railroads as the dominate form of transportation when passenger services were more heavily regulated/structured and cabooses were already well on their way out.

I am kinda perplexed as to why you don't see more trams and light rail offering freight service. Something like a small trailing van coupled behind a PCC streetcar that will drop off parcels at a specified point along the route for a flat fee (say $20). It could also be used as an impromptu baggage car, allowing passengers to store things like large bags and bikes without taking up space in the passenger compartment.