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N&W Caboose Tour

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360

When

June 18, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517. Look inside a 1960's rail car and learn what it was like to live on the rail and run a train. The caboose at Foster Falls is in original condition and offers an authentic view of railroad life from the late 1960's into the mid 1980's when the caboose was retired.

Caboose

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov