A little railroad in the woods
Beyond Caboose Falls—Preserving the Stories Behind Cabooses
We’ve added a new page to our website dedicated to the nicknames and slang used by railroad crews who worked in cabooses.
Continue reading “New on the Site: Celebrating Caboose History”
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.
Not every relic in the woods is lost. Some are just waiting to be remembered.
Continue reading “The Forgotten Mile: A Marker Without a Map”
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!
Continue reading “A Rare Glimpse into History: P&LE 518 in Century Green”
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.
Continue reading “What the Rain Revealed: Unplanned History Lessons”
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 .
Continue reading “Trifecta: P&LE Cabooses 517, 501, and 518”
October 28, 1940 – November 21, 2022
