Years ago, there was an article in Trains about different passenger experiences, such as private cars that could be rented. I've since lost the article, but I haven't forgotten about one of these excursions.
The article described renting a caboose. It would be attached to a passenger train, and would be set on a spur in a Canadian national park. The caboose used LP gas to provide heat, cooking, and a refrigerator. The nearby rangers would hang out with you as much or as little as you desired. You could fish, hike, canoe, or just hang out.
I do not recall the name of this service, and recent google searches haven't borne fruit. Does anyone recall this? Is it still offered?
Jacob
This might be what you are thinking of-
Algoma Central adventures Trains, August 2000 page 40 camping in a caboose alongside the Algoma Central
It looks like it still operates-http://www.agawacanyontourtrain.com/content/tours/canyonview/
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