Caboose Falls

07/21/202408/23/2024

History: 17 – Working the North Shore

Reserve Mining Caboose 17 Erie Crossing, MN 1984 – Photo by John Hake

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

07/05/202407/09/2024

Website Update

We’ve added a collection of poems about cabooses, railroads and the lore of trains. See them here – Railroad Poetry.

05/19/202411/12/2024

There is something timeless about a railroad caboose. They were an essential part of freight trains for more than a century, providing space for crew members to work, rest, and observe the train from elevated cupolas or bay windows. Each car shows evidence of daily use, repairs, and practical modifications, reflecting the demands of life on the rails. Built to be functional, durable, and adaptable, cabooses remain a unique and important part of American railroad history, connecting us to the people and practices that shaped rail transportation.

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History: 17 – Working the North Shore

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