Built in 1970 by International Car Company for the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad #2990. After the GM&O merged with the Illinois Central Railroad the car became Illinois Central #199050. After the IC retired the car it was sold into private ownership. It is a very original car but does need restoration, some of the physical/mechanical attributes include fair to good body and roof, rotating end cap bearings, built in marker lights, Barber-Bentendorf trucks, good to fair wheels, original interior, oil fired stove, bunks, conductors desk, interior water tank, interior Microphor tank.
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. Be sure to download the Shipping Caboose by Truck instructions in the document section of this listing.
