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Posted on 09/28/202406/27/2025

History: The Famous 565

565 Featured on page 88
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Posted on 09/17/202411/24/2024

History: A Long Way From Home

Picture by, Tom Golden
P&LE 518 Blue Island, lL 1988
P&LE 518 Dolton, IL 1989
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Posted on 09/08/202411/12/2024

History: Beyond the Cupola – RM17

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Posted on 07/21/202408/23/2024

History: 17 – Working the North Shore

Reserve Mining Caboose 17 Erie Crossing, MN 1984 – Photo by John Hake
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Posted on 07/15/202407/31/2024

History: 518 – Back in the Day

Pittsburgh and Lake Erie (P&LE) 518 at McKees Rocks 1994 – RK Rail Photos
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Posted on 06/17/202406/27/2025

The Serpentarium (518)

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Posted on 05/01/202405/06/2024

Montour 36 – Field Trip

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Sketch of 565 and 518 by Fr. Schleicher

Stepping Into Railroad History: There’s something timeless about a railroad caboose. More than a relic, it’s a rolling piece of Americana, where crews shared stories, kids waved from crossings, and the rhythm of the rails shaped adventures. At Caboose Falls, we're working to preserve that legacy.

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"I can't imagine a better family for this beautiful place. " - Janet S.

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Cf 518 sketch
Sketch of RM 17 by Christian
Sketch of P&LE 565 by Thaddeus
Penn skull

Learn about the damage Penn Power caused when their crew improperly applied herbicides. Read more

Memories

We're always excited to learn more about the history of Caboose Falls, our trio of cabooses and Fr. Schleicher. Please share your knowledge and memories with us.

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