Sachse in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Sachse Caboose
Photographed By Kayla Harper, April 29, 2020
1. The Sachse Caboose Marker
Union Pacific RR 25613, Class CA9, was built by the International Car Company of Kenton, Ohio in April 1967. This caboose provided a place for the conductors, switchmen, and brakemen to stay while the train was in transit. During the mid-1960s, all cabooses were discontinued by the railroads because of high maintenance, safety issues, and the new electronic switching equipment. This caboose was retired by Union Pacific RR on December 26, 1990, and moved to this site on June 19, 1996. The purchase and relocation of Union Pacific RR 25613 was a collaborative effort between: the Sachse Historical Society, Sachse Chamber of Commerce, Sachse Economic Development Corporation, Sachse Lions Club, Sachse Assembly of God Church, and the City of Sachse. The caboose was used as the first office of the Sachse Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as an extension of the Sachse Historical Society Museum. Since the move to Sachse, it has become a landmark and reminder of the role the Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad played in the establishment and building of the City of Sachse.
Erected 2017 by Sachse Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 32° 58.62′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Sachse Cemetery (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sachse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Murphy School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Murphy Community (approx. 3 miles away); Murphy Family Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Maxwell Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Rowlett (approx. 3.4 miles away); William and Charlotte Stone House "Stonehaven" (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sachse.
Photographed By Kayla Harper, April 29, 2020
2. The Sachse Caboose and Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, April 29, 2020
3. The Sachse Caboose
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
