NOTE: Track, Grade Crossing Signal and interior Railroad Collectables are included with the sale.
New Haven (NH) C-632 is an all steel NE-5 caboose built by Pullman Standard on 8/1944. The C-632 weighs roughly 43,500 lbs. The cupola windows were fitted with metal protection screens to protect any crewmen riding in the cupola from low hanging obstructions like tree limbs. In 1969 the C-632 was rebuilt by Penn Central (PC) and in 1970 a water tank was suspended from the cupola ceiling. In 1976 the caboose was acquired by Conrail and was painted Conrail blue and received the popular "can opener" logo. It also received a new road number. The C-632 spent the remainder of its career running between Selkirk and Buffalo until it was retired in 1983. Some of the car attributes include excellent body and roof, friction bearings, fair wheels, AB brake valves, New York Central Barber-Bettendorf trucks w/ cast date of 5-49, body mounted brake cylinder, fully restored interior, stainless steel overhead water tank, original coal stove, RV style toilet.
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.
