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Little House on the Prairie S2E16 — The Runaway Caboose
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Little House on the Prairie•Season 2•Episode 16

The Runaway Caboose

7.6/10 · 402 votesFeb 11, 197649 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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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...

Directed byWilliam F. Claxton
Written byJohn Hawkins, Ernie Durham
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Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Charles Ingalls

Karen Grassle

Karen Grassle

Caroline Ingalls

Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert

Laura Ingalls

Melissa Sue Anderson

Melissa Sue Anderson

Mary Ingalls

Lindsay Greenbush

Lindsay Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush

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Katherine MacGregor

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Harriet Oleson

Richard Bull

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Nels Oleson

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William F. Claxton

William F. Claxton

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John Hawkins

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Ernie Durham

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Episode Summary

"The Runaway Caboose" is episode 16 of Little House on the Prairie season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 402 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by William F. Claxton and written by John Hawkins, Ernie Durham, it aired on February 11, 1976.

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