Eastern Railroad Discussion > Oddity - P&LE Cabooses

A lousy day, but an unusual photo...
P&LE caboose #507 was among the victims of a wreck on the Monongahela RR in 1990 (I don't know the details). Prior to being scrapped, the caboose was dumped along the tracks in Waynesburg, PA. If cabooses could talk, what exchange might have taken place between the P&LE caboose on the passing train and it's wounded brother lying nearby on it's roof

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Reminds me of a P&LE caboose that was in a similar position on the D&H around Unadilla NY about 1986. Dont know the story behind that one either.

Sure wish I would of taken a photo of that ol'e beat up P&LE caboose I seen upside down in the drink on the Monongahela Railway back then in 1990. I was on my way to my last visit of Western Maryland's famous Blackfork Grade below Thomas when I heard breaking news on the radio about a train derailment in Waynesburg. Couldn't pass up the side trip, so when I drove by some now forgotten MRY location, there she was, upside down in a creek. Can't remember all of the details, but I believe there were injuries.

VW

Great Photo! Thanks for posting.

Should repost as a 'Caption This' activity.  'Talking Cabeese.'