Baxter Caboose Restored, New Projects Remain
The former Cookeville L&N Caboose loving its new life in Baxter after being restored, though more work is planned. The restoration process consisted of pressure washing, sanding, decaling, and painting. Friends of the Baxter Depot President Glenn Jones said that people are enjoying the new look of the caboose. “A lot of people get their […]
Baxter’s First-Ever Fire Truck Back As Historic Artifact
Baxter’s first-ever fire truck has been reclaimed by the Friends of the Baxter Museum for parades and community events. Friends of the Depot President Glenn Jones said the 1946 Ford fire engine was auctioned off to the town of Dunlap, Tennessee years ago. He said it recently appeared in an online auction and he jumped […]
Preparations Being Made To Move Cookeville Caboose To Baxter
Concrete work begins Monday for the new Baxter home of Cookeville’s L&N Caboose. That is according to Friends of the Baxter Depot President Glenn Jones. Jones said the train could be on the move within the next month. “Crane operator told us that he wanted the concrete to cure for two weeks,” Jones said. “Then, […]
