Snapshot: Keeping Railroad History Alive

P&LE 518 in green paint at Beaver, PA 1978 – Photo by Charlie Bowyer

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.

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Rails, Detours, and Secrets: Meet RM17

Every caboose has a story, for some, like RM17, the story is very much a mystery. From its rugged beginnings tailing taconite ore trains in northern Minnesota to its misguided excursion into New Jersey, this caboose traveled far and wide before finding its forever home at Caboose Falls. Join us as we unravel the story of its remarkable journey. Read the RM17 story here.