Winterfest Attraction
Lorain's Caboose C-3855
A living piece of Lorain's railroad heritage, illuminated with hundreds of beautiful lights for the holiday season.
Location
Next to The Black River Transportation Center
Display
Holiday light display
Admission
Free and open to all
Presented by
The Caboose Committee
A Piece of Lorain's Railroad History
Caboose C-3855 is an authentic piece of Lorain's rich railroad heritage, currently being lovingly restored and preserved by a dedicated community effort. When the restoration is complete, C-3855 will take its permanent place of honor next to The Black River Transportation Center.
For Lorain Winterfest and the holiday season, The Caboose Committee transforms C-3855 into a dazzling display, lighting it up with hundreds of beautiful lights. It's a celebration of local history and community pride — a must-see stop on your Winterfest evening.
Lorain's Caboose is a project of Main Street Lorain Development Corp./Lorain Growth Corp. To learn more about C-3855 and the ongoing restoration effort, visit the official website at loraincaboose.org.
What Makes C-3855 Special
Historic C-3855
An authentic caboose with deep roots in Lorain's railroad past, being carefully restored and preserved for future generations.
Holiday Light Display
The Caboose Committee decks out C-3855 with hundreds of beautiful lights, making it one of Winterfest's most eye-catching attractions.
Community Preservation
A proud project of Main Street Lorain Development Corp./Lorain Growth Corp., bringing the community together around local history.
Black River Landing
Located next to The Black River Transportation Center, C-3855 sits in a fitting home alongside Lorain's waterfront heritage.
Plan Your Visit
C-3855 is lit up for the full Winterfest evening — it's a great stop to make as you move between other festival attractions.
The light display makes for a wonderful photo opportunity. Bring the family and capture a memory in front of this piece of Lorain history.
Want to learn more about the restoration project or get involved? Visit loraincaboose.org for the full story on C-3855.
Learn More About C-3855
Lorain's Caboose is a community preservation project with a story worth knowing. Visit the official Lorain's Caboose website to follow the restoration, learn the history, and find out how you can support the effort.
Visit loraincaboose.orgSee the Full Festival Schedule
C-3855 is just one of many Winterfest highlights happening across Lorain. Check the full schedule to plan your evening.
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