Built in 1947 by International Car as a caboose for the New Haven Railroad. Ownership transferred to Penn Central after the NH/PC merger and eventually to Conrail after the Penn Central bankruptcy. Some of the car attributes include 5.5x10 friction bearings, Bettendorf trucks, ABD brake valves, comp shoes, cupola windows blanked over and bay window added, Microphor toilet.
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.
