Caboose Falls – Page 2 – A little railroad in the woods

05/10/202505/06/2025

All Aboard! Celebrating National Train Day

From thundering steam engines to today’s mighty diesels, railroads have powered America’s story. Modern trains may be high-tech, but nothing beats the nostalgic click-clack of the rails and the romance of railroad history.

This National Train Day, we’re tipping our hats to the folks who kept the wheels turning, the innovations that changed the game, and yes—even those wonderful cabooses (like ours!) that still make us smile. Whether you’re a die-hard railfan or just love trains, take a moment to appreciate how they’ve connected us, driven progress, and inspired generations.

05/06/202506/27/2025

The Forgotten Mile: A Marker Without a Map

Not every relic in the woods is lost. Some are just waiting to be remembered.

05/01/202505/10/2025

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!

04/28/202505/10/2025

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.

04/24/202505/10/2025

Trifecta: P&LE Cabooses 517, 501, and 518

Trio of P&LE cabooses – Photo used with permission – Roger Durfee

We’re thrilled to share this remarkable glimpse into railroad history: a photograph of our Pittsburgh & Lake Erie (P&LE) Caboose #518 in action, captured by acclaimed rail photographer Roger Durfee on May 15, 1987. The image freezes a pivotal moment in American railroading history when twilight was casting a shadow on the need for cabooses .

04/21/202505/10/2025

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.

04/20/2025

Happy Easter

He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. 
Come, see the place where he lay. 
Matthew 28:6 esv

This Easter, we celebrate the glorious truth at the heart of our faith—Jesus Christ conquered sin and death forever. The empty tomb changes everything: where there was despair, He brings hope; where there was brokenness, He offers redemption.

May your hearts rejoice in the living Savior today and always. He is risen indeed!

04/14/202505/10/2025

Family, Freight, and Falling Metal: Weekend Update

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.

04/06/202506/27/2025

Garbage Trains to Golden Blooms: A Day of Contrasts

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.

01/27/202506/27/2025

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.