A major acquisition was the Burlington Northern caboose which Ken Oestreich spotted in Central City, sitting on a siding. With the help of railroad buff Jim Adams, the caboose was eventually acquired and placed on a siding next to the museum. Thanks went to the Illinois Central, which sent a crane to lift it into the correct spot. Retired employees of the IC then washed the caboose and painted it in the green and yellow Burlington colors.

You can tour the inside, just ask for the key.