Originally built as a wood box car for the New Jersey Southern Railroad in 1874. NJSR was absorbed into the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the car was converted into a wood caboose. In 1921 the car was rebuilt with a steel underframe. Sold into private ownership and converted into a camping caboose. Some of the attributes include: Excellent roof and exterior, sink, refrigerator, microwave, restroom, bunks for 5, commercial power, storage locker, coal stove, marker lights.
Items included in the sale:
- Stove with tools, coal bucket & Match safe
- Original keys
- Wall fan
- Kitchen appliances, bench, & table
- (5) NJC coffee mugs
- Stencil of side logo for repainting outside (unsure of condition)
- Track & ties (under car) if needed.
Items not included in the sale:
- (2) chairs
- (3) Spittoons
- Assorted RR lanterns
- Miscellaneous non-attached items including model trains, agate wear coffee pot, lunch box, toaster, RR spikes, hats, toys, books, papers, calendars, memorabilia, pictures, train decanters, etc.
- Track tools including spike hammer, tie tongs (2 man), car mover, spike puller bar, and rail tongs (4 man)
Caboose Shipping FAQ
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.
