Built in 1950 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad utilizing old box car frame and trucks. In the 1960's Missouri started a caboose rebuild program and older cars received new interiors and roof mounted antennas along with other updates and the number 134564 was assigned to the car. MP retired the car in 1981 and it was sold into private ownership. Some of the car details include good body & roof, friction bearings (5x9), original interior, ABDW brake valves, body mounted cylinders.
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.