Built in 1950 by ALCO for the Pennsylvania railroad as a S3 Switcher#8873. Ownership transferred to Penn Central after the PRR/NYC merger in 1968 and it was renumbered to #8473. Eventually purchased by the Alexander Railroad the locomotive was then sold into private ownership in 2012. The locomotive is in operating condition and has been stored serviceable since 2022. Some of the locomotive's features include excellent exterior and body (repainted to Southern Ry in 2019), engine has been barred over on a regular basis and an electric auxiliary oil pump to prevent damage to engine bearings, block heater, restored original cab interior, good wheels, friction bearings, ditch lights, original horn stolen but the sale will include a Nathan 3 chime horn, good electricals, good main & aux gen, 600 hp original prime mover, 14-EL brake valves.
Q- What does it costs to ship a locomotive by flat car?
A- Shipping a locomotive by flat car is often a viable option if the locomotive is older or has friction wheel bearings. As with any shipping, it will depend on the miles between origin and the destination since all shipping is calculated by mileage. The advantage to a flat car, is that if the locomotive has a mechanical problem enroute and if the railroad does not have the parts to repair. It will get bad ordered and you will be responsible to have someone go to where the unit is and repair onsite. When shipping by flat car, you do have the added cost of a crane and the rental of the flat car. But you have the assurance that the locomotive's physical attributes will not interfere with the movement of the unit.
Q- How much does it cost to ship a locomotive by truck?
A- The cost to ship a locomotive by truck is based on mileage and local crane costs. On an average, you can expect to spend a minimum of $15,000+ if a locomotive is 1 to 2 hours from the final destination. And a minimum of $15,000-$35,000+ 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 locomotive 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.
