The official Site of
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Caboose Rentals

rent a caboose and stay all night atop Cheat Mountain at Cass Scenic Railroad

Interior of Caboose #311

Cass Scenic Railroad offers cabooses for overnight stays or longer. Cabooses provide private accommodations for up to 5 people overnight. All caboose rentals are by reservation only.

Each caboose is equipped with a coal heating stove and sink.

Coal and drinking water are provided.

About the individual cabooses:

Caboose #311 - This 1940's era steel caboose is 9' X 25' inside, with a set of bunk beds and a daybed. The cupola seats convert into two youth beds (22" X 72") for those youngsters who want a "sleeping under the stars" experience. It is equipped with a dinette for six and plenty of storage space. This caboose is stationed at Bald Knob.

Caboose #50 - This 1920's era wooden caboose is 7.5' X 24' inside, with two daybeds and a dinette for two. This caboose is stationed at Spruce.

Caboose #51 - This 1920's era wooden caboose is 7.5' X 24' inside, with three daybeds, only two of which have mattresses. This caboose is stationed at Whittaker Station.

Note: Caboose units are rustic by nature.

Trip information

For overnight stays in a caboose, you will ride the train to your destination, where you will find the caboose setting. This gives you a great opportunity to enjoy and explore the remote backcountry on Cheat Mountain. Click train schedule button on the top left column of this page.

Important information for caboose renters

Information at this link provides detail about the overnight experience and rental polices of cabooses. This information will help you decide if staying overnight in a caboose is for you.