Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society
KMRHS- Caboose Move
In 1999 former Boyne City Gaylord & Alpena caboose #802 was donated to our society. It was installed next to our clubhouse on track laid by club members. Much work has been done to restore it to its former condition. With the completion of replacement platforms, new windows and doors, replacement of most of the siding, a new paint job and a stairway and deck, work has progressed to the point that we are proud to open the caboose to visitors during our regular hours (check when we are open) and during special events. Exhibits inside illustrate the history of railroading. These pictures show the move of the caboose to its current location at the KMRHS property and its inside and outside condition at the time of the move.
(Click on a thumbnail photo or underlined text to see the photo)
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| Museum paint job |
Waiting for the crane |
Inside view |
Another inside view |
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| Lowering the caboose onto the flatbed trailer |
Moving out onto the road |
Downtown Kalamazoo |
Where do you think this is? |
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| How about here? |
The original safety paint is showing through the museum paint job |
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