The Red Caboose Motel at Paradise Station
"There's beauty in being unique and different." The Little Red Caboose by Marian Potter, published 1953.
In February of 2016, the iconic Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant was bought by the father and son team of Todd and Tyler Prickett who, along with their wives Debra and Katherine, continued to take great pride in offering guests a unique and exceptional experience in the heart of Amish Country.
Cabooses sleep anywhere between 1 to 6 people in a variety of configurations and handicap options are available for those requiring them. With two double beds, our caboose could fit four people but to be honest, it would be a tight fit if you were trying to do more than simply sleep there.
A couple other cabooses across from ours that had the more unique paint themes.
The Strasburg Railroad which offers historic steam train rides through the Lancaster area, runs past the Red Caboose Motel and we had a nice view of it from ours. As a train lover, I thought this was mega-cool!
In addition to the unique sleeping accommodations, the Red Caboose Motel also offers year-round dining at Casey Jones' Restaurant. Located in two original P-70 80-ton dining cars that were used by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the early 1900s, the 175-seat restaurant is open 7 days and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's outdoor seating available also along with take-out and even "caboose-service" should you wish to dine in yours!
It should be mentioned that because you're sleeping in a converted caboose, the accommodations are going to be tighter than what you'd have in a motel room and you're also not going to have the same amenities. If you're looking for spacious along with all of the bells and whistles, this may not be your best choice of a place to stay but, if you're looking to stay somewhere that's beyond the ordinary or are a train lover like myself, then the Red Caboose Motel is definitely going to put you on the right track!
The Red Caboose Motel at Paradise Station is located at 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, Pennsyvlvania, 17572.
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