A little railroad in the woods
About a year and a half ago, we lost one of the good guys, Fr. Michael B. Smith – our friendly neighborhood priest. He had this way about him. Always smiling, always making whatever room he walked into feel a little brighter.
Continue reading “A Flag For Fr. Mike”
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”
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. Romans 15:13Continue reading “Merry Christmas!”
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.
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.
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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”
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.
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 . . .
Continue reading “Penn Power’s Poisonous Path”
After the recent chill in the air and a week filled with challenges, it feels like a perfect time to focus on some of the wonderful things happening at Caboose Falls. The magic here is alive and well, and we have the photos and stories to prove it!
Continue reading “Turning a New Leaf”
Some of the best treasures are found when you least expect them. Recently, our boys took their grandfather on a hike through the main ravine at Caboose Falls. While exploring, they spotted a glint of glass half-buried in the earth. Finding bits of glass isn’t unusual here, but this time it was more than a fragment; it was an entire bottle.
Continue reading “History in a Bottle”