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Historical society outlines plan to install donated caboose on 4th Avenue; city and chamber discuss logistics

City of Saint Albans City Council · April 7, 2026

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Summary

A local historical organization proposed placing and displaying a donated caboose on city property along 4th Avenue, with trucking, crane lift and permit coordination planned; the group aims to have it in place by May 1 and highlighted at Train Day in September.

A representative of a local historical organization presented plans to install a donated historic caboose on city-owned property along 4th Avenue, describing four steps: site selection, installation of a short rail panel, trucking the caboose to Saint Albans, and lifting it into place by crane.

The group said Tram Construction in Garrison, Kentucky donated parts and labor for a track panel and that Donahue Brothers in Barbersville agreed to provide transportation and crane services at no cost to the city. The presenter said the caboose is currently in storage in Barbersville and that the group is meeting with partners and permitting authorities this week with a target installation date of May 1. Council members asked whether the caboose could be opened for tours and whether field trips and Train Day events would include the display; the presenter said the group will coordinate opening days with the city and hoped the caboose would be a centerpiece for Train Day in September.

Council thanked the historical group and the chamber for partnership; party and scheduling logistics and permitting were identified as next steps. The council also discussed publicity and school outreach to allow field trips once safety and permitting details are finalized.

Next steps: the nonprofit will coordinate permits with the city and report back on a finalized installation date. The city will consider any necessary temporary road closures or public-arrival events and work with the presenter on public openings.