Built in 1948 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in their DeSoto,MO shops. Retired from the railroad in 1982 and sold into private ownership. Converted to a Lake House in 2005. Some of the details include: Good exterior and roof, central air, small kitchen, sink, microwave, refrigerator, toilet Jacuzzi tub, large water heater, small bar area, updated electrical, friction bearings.
Q- How much does it cost to ship a caboose by truck?
A- The cost to ship a caboose by truck is based on mileage and local crane costs. On an average, you can expect to spend a minimum of $8,000-$10,000 if a car is 1 to 2 hours from the final destination. And a minimum of $15,000-$25,000 if the car is further away. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer and we do have several qualified companies we can recommend to assist in the shipping process. If the buyer plans on making the shipping arrangements with a service provider of their choosing, we can assist with speaking with the service provider on what will be required to get the car moved. Often a service provider will either quote high or won't quote at all if they have never moved railroad equipment. After speaking with us, they normally feel more at ease in quoting the job.
