Thursday, May 9, 2019

Caboose in Avon Backyard – May 1967

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.

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.
Click here to visit its page on the waymarking.com website.

C-398 Prior to a new paint job
(Courtesy waymarking.com)

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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 9, 2019 at 1:50 PM

    Dan This article is not very old, but I have not heard anything about this Vermilion caboose. ...https://www.morningjournal.com/news/ohio/historic-caboose-arrives-in-vermilion/article_8e89f291-cabd-5729-b086-e9daf5b9543e.html ....Bill N

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  2. Dan BradyMay 9, 2019 at 2:53 PM

    Hi Bill! Thanks for that link. I haven't heard anything either, I'll keep my eyes peeled for an update.

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  3. AnonymousMay 9, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    Sorry to leave this link on this page, but I can not get email to work.. Another 50 years ago story... Bill N I was there and so was Mr Hopewell.. http://www2.clearviewschools.org/Events/History/1969_5_5Fire.html Bill N

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