- Mount Pleasant, IA
Ringgold Trailway Caboose Museum
The Ringgold Trailway caboose was acquired in 1979 from the Burlington Northern Railroad. It is a 1940’s model caboose and has been a fixture of the Ringgold Trailway for over 30 years. In 2014, Ringgold County Conservation began renovation efforts of the caboose due to the severe deterioration of the structure. Any original piece that could be salvaged was left on the caboose, including the interior bunks. The final touches were completed in 2015, making the caboose a safe structure for the public to once again enjoy.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.
Location West Entrance to the Ringgold Trailway on State Highway 169
Hours of Operation & Seasons
The Ringgold Trailway caboose is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
Address
2266 US Hwy 169
Ph: 641-464-2787
Mount Ayr, IA, 50854
Closures
The Ringgold Trailway Caboose is closed during the winter months.
Availability
Ringgold County
Ringgold County Conservation is located in the hills of southwest Iowa and invites you to visit the natural resource and recreational areas located in beautiful southern Iowa. The Ringgold County Conservation Board has been involved in various programs promoting conservation, recreation, wildlife areas and environmental education while managing 8 parks, trails and wildlife areas across the county, encompassing over 1,000 acres.
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