Episode 16— The Runaway Caboose
Aired February 11, 1976 · 49 min
Synopsis
Mary, Laura, and Mr. Edwards' adopted son, Carl, go along with Charles and Mr. Edwards to a train station. The three children wander into the caboose. The caboose then begins to move backwards, going faster and faster. Another train is coming the opposite direction...
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Michael Landon
as Charles Ingalls
Karen Grassle
as Caroline Ingalls
Melissa Gilbert
as Laura Ingalls
Melissa Sue Anderson
as Mary Ingalls
Lindsay Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Sidney Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Katherine Macgregor
as Harriet Oleson
Richard Bull
as Nels Oleson
Victor French
as Isaiah Edwards
Jonathan Gilbert
as Willie Oleson
Sean Mcclory
as Sandy Nelson
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