We’ve just added some wonderful new poems to our railroad poetry archive—each one a little journey in itself. You’ll find everything from the gritty romance of steam engines to the quiet melancholy of midnight freight trains. Take a moment to explore the new additions—maybe you’ll discover a new favorite. Check out the poems here.
Demolition, Weed Whacking, and Waving at a Garbage Train
Spring’s Symphony: Trains, Blooms & Renovation News
The final whistle of spring is sounding—daffodils have rolled into the siding, making way for mayapples to take the mainline as the new stars of the show. The sun-stretched days are picking up speed, and soon, summer’s heat will be laying heavy on the rails.
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There’s something poetic about old cabooses. Some are polished like trophies. Others rot quietly, waiting for someone to notice them before they vanish. And then there are the ones you stumble upon by pure luck, like winning the caboose lottery. We saw it all in our recent day trip of hunting captive cabooses near Cleveland.
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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.
The Forgotten Mile: A Marker Without a Map
Not every relic in the woods is lost. Some are just waiting to be remembered.
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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!
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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”Trifecta: P&LE Cabooses 517, 501, and 518
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 .
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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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