Not too many nine-year-olds have their own red caboose in their backyard to play in, but Mark Hogrefe of Avon did back in May 1967. Read all about it in the article below, which appeared in the Lorain Journal on May 22, 1967 – 50 years ago this month.
As the article notes, Mark's parents learned from a family friend (who was a Baltimore and Ohio railroad conductor) that the caboose was being retired. With his help, the Hogrefes were able to obtain the caboose.
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As the article notes, Mark's parents learned from a family friend (who was a Baltimore and Ohio railroad conductor) that the caboose was being retired. With his help, the Hogrefes were able to obtain the caboose.
So where is the caboose these days?
Today, old C-398 is located in the Shoppes of Old Avon Village (along with Jax Store for Men & Women, the subject of yesterday's post) next to the Railway Barbershop.
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Click here to visit its page on the waymarking.com website.
Today, old C-398 is located in the Shoppes of Old Avon Village (along with Jax Store for Men & Women, the subject of yesterday's post) next to the Railway Barbershop.
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| C-398 Prior to a new paint job (Courtesy waymarking.com) |