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Posted on 06/09/202506/27/2025

The Downpour Diaries: Why We’re Grateful for a Soggy Week

Water Falls at Caboose Falls

Heavy rain transformed Caboose Falls into a classroom again this week, offering all of us a firsthand look at how water moves across the property. While the downpour kept us tucked inside the cabooses much of the day, a few very brief breaks in the downpour revealed some problems.

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Posted on 05/18/202506/27/2025

Demolition, Weed Whacking, and Waving at a Garbage Train

Empty AEPX train rolls past Caboose Falls
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Posted on 04/21/202505/10/2025

Wooden Relic: The Crossarm Rescue Mission

telegraph crossarm
telegraph pole base
glass and plastic insulators

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.

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Posted on 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.

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Posted on 11/26/202411/26/2024

Leaves, Lights, and Locomotives: A Day at Caboose Falls

CPKC sand hoppers
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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 06/17/202406/27/2025

The Serpentarium (518)

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Posted on 05/19/202411/12/2024

Car Wash

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Posted on 05/05/202405/06/2024

Go Army

Military Train passing Caboose Falls
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Posted on 04/28/202411/12/2024

Defect Detector

CSX 67 – AC44CW
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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.

We’d Love to Hear From You!
Share your caboose memories or railroad knowledge. Send us a message.


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

"A Choo Choo Cool Place" - Ed B.


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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