A little railroad in the woods
Few things are as thrilling as uncovering a long-lost piece of history—especially when it involves one of the cars here at Caboose Falls. Thanks to railfan and super-sleuth Robert Bogie, we now have a remarkable addition to our archive: an image of Pittsburgh & Lake Erie (P&LE) Caboose #518 in its original configuration and second paint scheme!
Continue reading “A Rare Glimpse into History: P&LE 518 in Century Green”
We arrived at Caboose Falls with tools and gloves—ready for a day of work. But our plans were quickly switched onto a different track.
Continue reading “What the Rain Revealed: Unplanned History Lessons”
We’re thrilled to share this remarkable glimpse into railroad history: a photograph of our Pittsburgh & Lake Erie (P&LE) Caboose #518 in action, captured by acclaimed rail photographer Roger Durfee on May 15, 1987. The image freezes a pivotal moment in American railroading history—the twilight of cabooses on mainline freight trains.
Continue reading “Trifecta: P&LE Cabooses 517, 501, and 518”
If you’ve followed our page for any length of time, you know we can’t resist exploring the rich history of Caboose Falls. Sometimes, that passion even derails our planned projects—and today was a perfect example.
Continue reading “Wooden Relic: The Crossarm Rescue Mission”
He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.
Come, see the place where he lay.
Matthew 28:6 esv
This Easter, we celebrate the glorious truth at the heart of our faith—Jesus Christ conquered sin and death forever. The empty tomb changes everything: where there was despair, He brings hope; where there was brokenness, He offers redemption.
May your hearts rejoice in the living Savior today and always. He is risen indeed!
Ever seen a subway car cruising down the highway? Our weekend at Caboose Falls started with exactly that—an unexpected railfanning moment that set the tone for a weekend of family chaos, freight trains, and a daring cleanup mission: dislodging a decades-old heap of rusted metal from atop the falls.
Continue reading “Family, Freight, and Falling Metal: Weekend Update”
It was a day mixed with work, exploration, and trains. With the weather finally cooperating, we were able to tackle some much-needed spring cleanup around the property, starting with the trails. After the recent storms, branches and debris were scattered across the driveway and paths, but we made quick work of it. We also tidied up the platform area, blew away leaves, and sprayed for weeds growing around the cabooses.
Continue reading “Garbage Trains to Golden Blooms: A Day of Contrasts”
Have you ever wondered what stories a caboose could tell if it could talk? We’re obsessed with uncovering the histories of our three cabooses. Every detail we discover feels like unlocking a piece of the past, and recently, we had the pleasure of talking with Charlie Bowyer, a true railroad enthusiast, to dig deeper into the story of one of our cabooses.
Continue reading “Snapshot: Keeping Railroad History Alive”
As we mark the one-year anniversary of owning Caboose Falls, it’s hard not to reflect on the mix of emotions we felt that first day—excitement and nervousness in equal measure. There was so much to love about owning three cabooses, but there was also a lot of uncertainty surrounding the condition of the property and our ability to tackle the unknown challenges that lay ahead.
Continue reading “One Year at Caboose Falls”