Built as a steel caboose in 1963 for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. Retired and sold into private ownership. The car was rebuilt into a configuration that would be ideal as an Air BnB, office, tiny house or guest house. The track, grade crossing signal, deck, 500 gal black water holding tank (can be connected to sewer system). The interior consists of a kitchen/dining area, tiled shower, wood paneled restroom w/sink, two loft areas in the couploa, ample storage shelves and a living/bedroom at the far end of the car. The interior is all paneled in antique wood with stained floors. The car is wired for residential power and is heated/cooled by a mini split system. The car's physical attributes are great body and roof, friction bearings, fair wheels.
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.
