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Posted on 10/27/202411/24/2024 by Thomas

History: 518 in The Steel Valley

P&LE Bay Window Caboose Number 518 in Youngstown, Ohio.
P&LE 518 pictured in Youngstown, Ohio

Pittsburgh & Lake Erie 518 rolling through Youngstown, Ohio. Cabooses like No. 518 once played a crucial role in the operation of freight trains. The bay window design allowed crew members to monitor the train’s operation and surroundings.

CategoriesCabooses, Ferroequinology, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Tags518, caboose, history, P&LE 518

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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.

By Any Other Name…
Railroaders gave cabooses colorful nicknames—crummy, waycar, hack, shanty—each a tribute to their rugged, beloved role on the rails.

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Share your caboose memories or railroad knowledge. Send us a message.


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Caboose Names

birdcage, cage, bone shaker, brain box, caboose, cabin, cabin car, crum box, crummie, hack, parlor, shack, shanty, van, waycar, zoo


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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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