Memorial Day at Caboose Falls was a mix of work and time spent with family—and for readers of this blog, you know that’s exactly what makes this place special.
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Demolition, Weed Whacking, and Waving at a Garbage Train
Spring’s Symphony: Trains, Blooms & Renovation News
The final whistle of spring is sounding—daffodils have rolled into the siding, making way for mayapples to take the mainline as the new stars of the show. The sun-stretched days are picking up speed, and soon, summer’s heat will be laying heavy on the rails.
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Not every relic in the woods is lost. Some are just waiting to be remembered.
Continue reading “The Forgotten Mile: A Marker Without a Map”A Rare Glimpse into History: P&LE 518 in Century Green
There aren’t a lot of things 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”What the Rain Revealed: Unplanned History Lessons
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”Wooden Relic: The Crossarm Rescue Mission
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.
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Ever seen a subway car cruising down the highway? Our weekend at Caboose Falls started with exactly that. An unexpected railfanning moment set the tone for a weekend of family chaos, freight trains, and a daring cleanup mission to dislodge a decades-old heap of rusted metal from atop the falls.
Continue reading “Family, Freight, and Falling Metal: Weekend Update”The Great Train Robbery
There was no reason to suspect our little railroad haven had been violated. The day started like any other at Caboose Falls. We began our routine with a quick sweep of the platform and a walk of the trails to clear sticks and branches. It wasn’t until we stepped into the atrium that the first flicker of suspicion was ignited.
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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.
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