We do not have any history on this caboose but it would have been built circa 1920. The car is in overall good condition but it will need some exterior wood work. The original interior was removed and the car was converted into an office with updated power and air conditioning. Additional attributes include, interior in good condition, original floors under carpet, original windows (except cupola), friction bearings, body mounted brake cylinder, Bettendorf trucks.
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.
