Barry’s Bay will be the home of a 1922 wooden caboose for a little while longer, while its new stewards prepare to move it to Sharbot Lake.
The Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society purchased the caboose and had originally planned to move it to Sharbot Lake’s Railway Heritage Park in October.
The heritage society’s secretary Rhonda Kimberley-Young said they’ve continued to fundraise for the caboose’s relocation and are hoping to get some municipal and provincial support.
She said this spring is a great timeline to bring the caboose to its new home.
“2026 is also the 150th anniversary of the village of Sharbot Lake and of the completion of the railway causeway,” she said.
Kimberley-Young said they have some special events planned for May 8 for the anniversary and are hoping that the vintage caboose will be a part of the festivities.
She said the caboose’s relocation will depend on the moving company’s availability, weather conditions and road conditions.
