Volunteer Dr. Henry Oles
Before radios and air brakes, train conductors, brakemen, and flagmen rode in the caboose to look for signs of trouble on the tracks. The caboose also served as an office for the train conductor. This Saturday volunteers from the Kyle Railroad Depot & Heritage Center and members of the Hays County Historical Commission hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly restored 1929 caboose that is housed at the center. The wooden caboose has been in the restoration phase for almost a year. Volunteers hosted tours of the caboose and depot and told stories related to the train and the city of Kyle. Guests also enjoyed refreshments and music by the Silver Mine String Band. The Depot is located at 100 N. Front Street, Kyle.
