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Humble Beginnings
Since that fateful August day
in 1995 when a lowly little caboose came into our lives, nothing
has been the same.
Due
to our fascination with these lovable "crummies" they multiplied
steadily until it became increasingly difficult to find new
additions. Five CN and two BC Rail mainline cabooses reside in
our yard, some of which someday will have the honor
of providing delightful shelter for our guests.


The
Grand
Trunk Pacific Type E station dominates our charming train
yard. Built in 1910 in Duffield, Alberta, it was retired
from active service in 1962, moved once locally, and in 1997
was relocated to its present location where the proud new
owners restored it to its original appearance and have lived
happily in it ever since.
The
highlight of the Footloose Caboose Lodge, and our pride and joy,
is the Canadian Pacific heavyweight - Mount Lefroy Dining Car.
Built
in 1909 by C.P.R. as the first one of the "Mount" series cars,
it was used in passenger service across Canada until 1942. At
that time four of the "Mounts", including Mount Lefroy, were
rebuilt as day coaches and sold to the N.A.R. to help with
increased traffic to the North due to the Alaska highway and
Canol pipeline projects.
The
car was acquired from The Fort Edmonton Historical Society in
1991 showing signs of age and long term neglect. After an
extensive floor to roof reconstruction, we are very proud of our
Mount Lefroy dining car and hope that our guests will appreciate
the magnitude of our project and it's results.
The
present day "Guy Wall" dining car arrived in 1998 from the Hay
Lake Lions Club campground. It was built in July 1929 by
National Steel Car Co. in Hamilton, Ontario and served as a
coach for CNR until November 1965 when it was rebuilt as a work
car. It was retired in May 1987, purchased by CWR and
subsequently donated to the Lions Club in 1993. The
reconstruction took 4 years.
   
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