On this Memorial Day, Caboose Falls remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation. We hold their sacrifice and the grief of their families in quiet reverence. Their courage secured our freedom at the ultimate price.
Memorial Day
Drying Out at Caboose Falls
Spring kept us waiting this year. The rain was relentless, and a lot of our usual cleanup and upkeep got pushed back further than we would have liked. Things are finally drying out and we are getting caught back up.
Continue reading “Drying Out at Caboose Falls”A Flag For Fr. Mike
About a year and a half ago, we lost one of the good guys, Fr. Michael B. Smith – our friendly neighborhood priest. He was a man who always wore a smile and had a way of making whatever room he walked into feel a little brighter.
Continue reading “A Flag For Fr. Mike”P&LE 518 Finds Another Spot on the Shelf
Every once in a while, P&LE 518 reminds us just how far she’s traveled, not in miles, but in memory.
Continue reading “P&LE 518 Finds Another Spot on the Shelf”Merry Christmas!
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Autumn Cleanup at Caboose Falls
Autumn is in full swing, but winter is already knocking at the door. We’ve been trying to wrap up a few projects that are best handled before the real cold settles in.
Continue reading “Autumn Cleanup at Caboose Falls”Lunch with a Friend
As the work at Caboose Falls moves steadily forward, with improvements to safety and making things a little easier to access, opportunities to host visitors are becoming more frequent. This week we welcomed a guest from our model railroad club: our friend Ray. What a wonderful day it turned out to be.
Continue reading “Lunch with a Friend”Forging Ahead
What a week it’s been at Caboose Falls! The air is getting crisper, the leaves are putting on their final show, and we’ve been blessed with a flurry of activity that has filled our hearts with gratitude.
Continue reading “Forging Ahead”Remembering Fr. Edward R. Schleicher
Today, we commemorate the birthday of Fr. Edward “Butch” Schleicher, a veteran, a priest, and a lifelong railfan. His unique vision and passion are the bedrock upon which Caboose Falls was built. We are forever grateful for the dream he so beautifully set in motion.
Penn Power’s Poisonous Path
We’ve always tried to share positive stories about history, growth, the occasional folly and the simple joys of exploring nature. On most days that’s easy to do, but . . .
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