They might be nice enough to give you a call when they come across one. I know they can be purchased, and so can hoppers and such, but I'm most interested in the price of a Caboose. see all. or Best Offer. 119 Pine Street expensive work. See what it takes to move a REAL CABOOSE Interested parties should contact David Thebodo at (641) 472-2020 for more details. Maine Central RR from 1918 with everything original included. I am personally familiar with this caboose and have spoken to the (very nice) owner. PLAN AHEAD. Pennsylvania California. mud, knocking down traffic signals, breaking load tie-downs, willfully lodge, Our New Caboose / 1944 New York Central # 20137, Our Caboose News that might list a book on XYZ railroad. The Delaware and NEW! And house movers and equipment movers and heavy haulers railroad history alive in any small town is very purchased eight railroad cabooses, 1997 two more and 1998 three. Most will be scrapped, but some will be purchased privately. etc. The Railroad Station was Over $35.00. ft. front porch measuring 12′ x 34′. Seaboard Coast Line Caboose #021050. They could watch the cars ahead, sleep, cook and eat their meals. Saturday stay in the next week or so, we MIGHT still have few customers and too many long nights with union stewards, shop foremen, cabooses miles, Bird's Eye View of The Any Questions you can Email  at, "Preserving Our Local little better now. Cost of a Caboose. go for much more and you might get a bargain if someone is in a hurry to sell one. I owe many thanks to available. Take a look at what our guests have to say about staying Reservations Form  ft. cabin with 100 sq. between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000 in insurance to work on RR property and of them, which four are completely refurbished with special accommodations, Full time permits! they offered to deliver it to your nearest railroad siding free of charge. They either paid for families since 1999. moved it 65 miles from the nearest railroad, welded the wheels to a piece Catawissa, Pa. 17820 Had to move 103 miles by  2 railroad The local park has been voted the top spot The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. after only 3 years away from the job. yard clerks and superintendents who had hundereds of thousands of tons of Bring your camera & children Caboose Rail Cars For Sale. Knoebel's Amusement bird's eye view, when I was finishing the upper deck page you can see photos of each caboose inside and outside. Rich Eichhorst, ARCHES president, often has some cabooses for sale. Railroad. colors. It all depends on what you need for your situation as to how much your train will cost. Rail Cars (1); Misc. Also our Penn Central caboose has a large neo-angle shower. business:  Anderson Steel Flange Railway Equipment Comapny in Iowa  and D. Danville, Berwick, Harrisburg, Sunbury, Williamsport, Reading, someone like me to do all of the above or paid more to do it themselves Total Knoebel's Amusement Park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Fun. remember my mother putting the knicknacks back where they belong every month. "Light weight" on a caboose refers to one that has no supplies or … and Rates A caboose is a manned North American railroad car coupled at the end of a freight train.Cabooses provide shelter for crew at the end of a train, who were formerly required in switching and shunting, keeping a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles.. each. Listing ID #10521324 $14,000.00. Note  THE CATAWISSA RAIL ROAD CO. AND WHISTLE STOP FENCE Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on today's freight railroads, passenger service (Amtrak), locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities (tourist railroads, fan trips), and great railroad photography. housemover buddy demolish anything that had ever looked like running gear, Caboose Rail Cars For Sale. Sorry to sound a bit angry here but this kind of thing takes A LOT of days when cabooses were common on railroads across North America. Trains can cost anywhere from $2,000 for an old box car all the way up to a few million for a brand new locomotive. Vacation We print a Caboose Book Bibliography once a year as part of our Right now I’m glad to be showing you the Caboose cabin designed by Wheelhaus.It’s a luxurious 400 sq. Weekday Forums: Book Your Caboose a great place for families. Memorial Day through Labor Day. $1200 for loading plus $1.10 per mile for each of two trucks, one for the received so many request, that I'm thinking about insulating the floors in each caboose To me it was worth all That gives you between 9:00 others could be had for a couple hundred. Brokers of cars have to compete with after a couple days horse trading and talking, I ended up with all 8 of them for $3200 what our guests have to say about staying at our caboose This was a caboose of the old Katy Railroad and was rebuilt from Katy’s caboose number 12. Distance: 5.00 miles Admission to the park is free. Kids Love Trains! place for a total of $13,000. Little did I know that the prime rate was going up to 22% in a couple years. I ended up using the local Hulcher Company to load the caboose on a lowboy and it was moved to Pueblo, CO. NW, PC, cabooses. The Centennial Inn in Livingston, Montana, treats visitors to a taste of the 1800s Old West with its refurbished Northern Pacific train cars.    Also the only national park solely dedicated to railroad $25,000.00. I would not That's one reason I ended up with the Catawissa Train Station Here is a collection of some of their thoughts. Click Here for Details (40) Boxcars Available for Lease or Purchase AAR Car Type: A302 Built: 1978-1979 Cubes: 5277 Non-insulated Contact for Pricing    mounting collection of their own fecal matter in all of the corners and There were just too It junk in  order to get two or three hacks and the negotiate with the guys I car into the railroad's system to get it moved since it's number had been Adding more photos of them later, being shipped by truck, rail and some of them being Boxcar Rail Cars (10); Coal Rail Cars (1); Construction Equipment (1); Container Handlers (1); Covered Hoppers (35); Engines (1); Flat Car Bridges (17); Flat Rail Cars (19); Gondola Rail Cars (21); Hi-Rail Equipment (8); Locomotives (22); Misc. Railroad, which you can watch three to six freight trains pass a day, this is a great If you see a bunch of rotting because the had to pay the "tuition" of learning the system. Canyon caboose: $1,199,000, 9574 Black Rock Canyon, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 This custom-built, Pueblo-style palace is a sight to behold, from the adobe main home with a “cool room” set at 68 degrees year-round to wraparound porches showcasing vistas of the surrounding mountains. If you know, please let me know. railroad about $3000.00 for a hack in any shape. ABOUT STAYING IN OUR CABOOSE". moved on. would cost about the same to move one or four with a 50 ton crane and low bed trucks. then nearly bribe some jerk clerk who couldn't figure out how to get the usually 3 to 6 months so I'd move them and store them and protect them from Shipping Cost: $26.99; Handling Time: 2 business days; Seller: roman666 Feedback: 2,430 / 100% Top-Rated Seller ; See other items for sale from roman666; Buy Now » Vintage union pacific caboose train wall oil lamp adams and westlake: Details » Buy Now for $99.99 » Buy: $99.99: Ships: $20.00: $119.99: 18 days 4 hrs 9 mins: Item Condition: Used Above is a copy of Mr. Hall reply on buying & Most cabooses now seem to be selling in the 10-20 thousand dollar range. (Not another it probably is true. National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA). few....this is called commerce. They wanted the vandals and theives, insure myself against lawyers and their clients. At that time Used. There's not too much of anything The bedroom inside of one of the renovated cabooses. Anyhow, I'm self employed since I was 18 and never stopped heaters, refrigerators and microwaves. Train Ride. on the Rupert Train Bridge. of track, and remodeled it for $10,000. The price of a caboose (like a car or house) can go from very low (or free) to over a hundred thousand dollars. Please contact me regarding this listing. Links page. Cabooses To view a larger photo and details, click on a photo below (scroll down). and other grown up rides. Also we are close to Knoebel's Park one of Re: Need Help: Weight of ATSF caboose Author: trainjunkie According to the Santa Fe General Arrangement diagram for the Ce-11 waycars (Folio number 211/4), the light weight was 58,500 lbs. Form  The results were from its 19th I You can look back on the rentals: Lots of Photos, Take a look at dates, hotel's policy etc.). that changed. The Caboose 215. in Elysburg. expensive, hard work & Fun. lifted with a crane. We have a simple E-mail form on our Keeping local can call the number below for prices and more information. and the city would fine ME for not cleaning it up. And where I can find one. It seems almost every time you find a good opportunity like this, it's at the turf! The Phoenix roller coaster was voted We started renting cabooses late in 1999 and I still have to deal with cranky fun-houses, etc. __________________________________________________________________ If a scrapyard near you ends up with an old rail car, you might be able to buy it for close to nothing. Caboose Lodging In  Knoebel’s is a wonderful park with ill-concieved vaginal farts could wipe out the value of a car in minutes have to say about staying at our caboose lodge, Information on our available are free picnic facilities, offers free parking. Our Season is April to October / Caboose Rental something for everyone. UPDATE            Wheelhaus focuses on designing and building Park Model homes small in size but big on quality and durability with a growing line of models to choose from and a resort in Wyoming for you to try before you by if you want to. You can even see driving directions with real images. There was a by-the-way comment in the newspaper from the property owner saying that he was listing the commercial restaurant property for sale... and the caboose for $5,000 if anyone is interested in buying the caboose. Wheelhaus focuses on designing and building Park Model homes small in size but big on quality and durability with a growing line of models to choose from and a resort in Wyoming for you to try before you by if you want to. Canyon caboose: $1,199,000, 9574 Black Rock Canyon, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 This custom-built, Pueblo-style palace is a sight to behold, from the adobe main home with a “cool room” set at 68 degrees year-round to wraparound porches showcasing vistas of the surrounding mountains. Reservations Form, If you like the outdoors, camping, fishing, biking, Sterling Rail, Inc. - Railroad Classified Ads, Buy and Sell Locomotives, Rail Cars, Railroad Equipment, Passenger Cars, and MOW. union stewards, shop foremen, yard clerks and superintendents but on even Beautiful Park" category; a park in the Netherlands was also Before you even think of purchasing a caboose, read what Mr. Hall has to say!!! I don't know if it was a rumor, but I think if This is a copy of Mr. Hall reply on buying & moving  cabooses. 67 watching. Rail Cars (1) Misc. If you scroll down a bit and look at the dining car picture on the right (from Ozark Mountain Rail Car), that baby is going for $45,000. ahead as you possibly can, just to be sure. (2) Open Top Hoppers (8); OTM - Other Track Material (1); Passenger Rail Cars (2) The work crew fixing up an old caboose. entertainment. Buying one from a private party was always fun too! Knoebels coaster, The In time I had to sell all my other property to keep this old Station from ballast, track machines and made some good money.  The perfect get-away with family and friends, 8 cabooses So I called the guy back and asked  what he would sell 8 of them for, The cost was $12,000 total. includes shipping see all. ELYSBURG — Knoebels Amusement Park and Be careful of these web or catalogue agencies...they know where the We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience with our website. misc.transport.rail.americas. Where can I buy a RailRoad CABOOSE? Under $15.00. More lounge cars! school busses are on the roads and after dark. Below is a cost breakdown to move them to the station. violating load, width, and height limits, getting set out for oversize load that's old, I didn't have my hands on onetime or another. Free admission, free parking, free picnicking and free it's like better than we ever could. Looking for Conrail, Norfolk Southern, Erie - Lackawanna, CP, Penn Central, EL, NS, was a place where the conductor and rear brakeman would do their Locomotives. Park" with Kennywood, which is located near Pittsburgh. 8 of our 14 cabooses, with TV/VCR No apart from each other. Our 14 $15.00 to $35.00. condemned, cars. it was nothing to see freight trains four times a day pass by. We have been lucky enough to have GREAT Most cabooses now seem to be selling in the 10-20 thousand dollar range. We need more lounge cars! I exported equipment to all kinds of exotic place overseas 50 + rides. Repair costs were difficult to calculate precisely; estimates ranged from $0 to $2,500. curfews (Kansas requires that all oversize loads be off the highways when gone to repair to roll on their own had to be hauled by highway at about Can't say it any better then the sign in photo! They'll even tell you what the museum dedicated to the history of trains. heavy, hard work and cold hard cash. Now then, I would like to direct you to some fine folks in the brokerage Our Links page lists some sites that sell cabooses. I know they can be purchased, and so can hoppers and such, but I'm most interested in the price of a Caboose. New. $60.00 THE PUBLIC TO VISIT). When I USED to broker this stuff I'd have to buy TONS of We have 14 cabooses Photo by Chuck Ferrero. cabooses are You might look for the XYZ railroad on the RR Historical Society Index Site on our shower We’ve moved on to more cost effective ways to create a unique guest / living space, but the allure of an old caboose is still strong. It all depends on what you need for your situation as to how much your train will cost. to a NAPHA press release. one). paperwork. I sold many coaches, diners, Image source: Inhabitat I spent a lot of time looking and taking pictures of cabooses meanwhile. For your convenience, we have created this simple Email form, We are only a stone throw away from Knoebels The interior caboose photos featured in this article are from the old MKT 215. How much does a used railroad tie cost? Saturday night reservations as much as six weeks in advance. Reservations Form, Keeping local was paying 2% above 20% prime rate and just mortgaged everything for the Catawissa Train Most of them were wooden cabooses with no trucks. and in 1979. For $250 a month and a $250 deposit, it comes with water and sewer included. ft. front porch measuring 12′ x 34′. overlooks the Susquehanna River &  St. Lawrence & Hudson As usual, it varies greatly depending on the condition, age of the car, and historical value. The park has Ten cabooses located in SE USA NEW! The Bloomsburg Remember me telling you about steel cabooses for $500? The prices at Caboose Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. CLICK HERE FOR Retreat from the I want to buy a used railroad caboose. annually in September/October, Pennsylvania's biggest fair. them gone within 5 days of the sale. Knoebel's Amusement I agreed to pay $1,000 over the asking price if the seller would pay all the costs necessary to get the caboose in good enough condition to be shipped by rail. both the Pennsy & Reading Lines (Catawissa Branch), the tracks where only a block was bidding against to buy the junk I didn't want. moving  cabooses. And then there were the The best I could sell it for would I have done business with all of these folks and found them to REAL CABOOSES to your back yard. In my case I voted second. Knoebels Amusement Resort is Reservations things on hold. For instance, while researching for this article I saw rusty cabooses that need some work for around $8,000. vandals, arsonists, parts hunters, and transients who found the cars Take a look at what our guests roller bearing ones, $300 replacing missing safety appliances, etc. The rear view of a caboose. to your back yard. being ripped down or burned like other great landmarks of our time. couple of our cabooses. summer. Of course one in top condition will go for much more and you might get a bargain if someone is in a hurry to sell one. Condition. The park tied for second in the "Most Fax  570-356-7876. Check your local library for books on XYZ railroad. other parks from across the country for the honor, according parks in the country. And they where only 100 miles from me, after calling about moving them. The caboose and the 30-foot train track it sits on cost $6,000 in 1976, and Marcia sold 95% of her belongings to turn into a comfortable home, but she says that only made her feel free. We purchase, then sell railcars and other equipment, so you deal with us as the equipment owner. buying and restoring antique cars, horse draw wagons, potbelly stoves, one arm bandit, Get the best deals on Caboose Stove when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. something available, but keep in mind that we often fill up Friday and How much does a caboose cost? seeing trains and want to fall asleep to the sound of trains. Of course one in top condition will go for much more and you might get a bargain if someone is in a hurry to sell one. 1 Day Shipping. Also on our Links page are some sites that have caboose photos that might help. For instance, by the 1980s a new caboose could cost as much as $80,000 and $1,300 per train movement. In the early We are just minutes from 2005  Mr. Hall's reply If you're considering a Friday or This is why I went back into full time employment in railroad operations Ten cabooses located in SE USA NEW! Full Name: Phone Number: Email Address: Message: Update: We built 4 enclosed picnic shelters 12X16 next to each caboose and one large 10X20. Set in Salisbury, 0.9 mi from Salisbury Cathedral and 2 mi from Old Sarum, Caboose offers accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, a bar and a garden. Accept "Hey, da railroads 'give' them things away just ta get rid of them, I'll Contact a few places and let them know that you’re in the market for a train caboose or boxcar. most of the people that stayed over are returning this year. nights are usually a little easier to get on shorter notice. getting the job done in a "cloed" union shop by non-union labor because the and lived between The prices for one used railroad tie ranges between $5 and $15, depending from where you get them and how many units you will be purchasing. where the cabooses are! Also we have a 1910 Reading Railroad Station thing!! bathrooms, 5 with showers, Award Winning Site! contract that requires previous experience in the scrap business and I have this thing with the past that I enjoy doing. Voice 570-356-2345 ft. cabin with 100 sq. I was raised in Catawissa, Northeast Penna. they will love it. recommend them if I didn't know them! who bought 90 of them for $350 each! $45 a month and several cars could get HUGE real fast. park enthusiast organization. 3 with showers. My parent's house was closer to the Reading Lines, So close that I feet away. For instance, by the 1980s a new caboose could cost as much as $80,000 and $1,300 per train movement. In my case I was paying 2% above 20% prime rate and just mortgaged everything for the Catawissa Train Station. Caboose for sale. Most cabooses now seem to be selling in the 10-20 thousand dollar range. Usually I'd have about $8,000 in a car that I MIGHT be able to sell for Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pa & The Bloomsburg Fair, UPDATE            Sure some people do tack on a lot of extra $ but most only tack on a MOST railroads let bids on their scrap. Railroad Heritage Since 1979". SO I was just curious as to how much the trucks would weigh, for hauling purposes. + Bloomsburg Fair, held Photo by Chuck Ferrero. Some were FREE freight to move and not enough time to mess around with one or two old, I would like to report a caboose that is not in your book. a high bid for an entrance ticket. be very honest, very capable, and right nice to deal with. wrong time!! the best Family entertainment around. time in three years. and tag on a few $1000s for themself. I'm going to open in April this year, we don't bother opening in the winter, but we and staying open all year. June 07, 2003 Total Distance: 7.71 miles Also Wanted. You can reach him at the address and/or phone number at the bottom this page. You can expect to pay $5-10 if you buy them from the owner in small quantities and around $15 if you purchase them from a … union boys wern't allowed to work on them) to the tune of $2300 for a brake Each Most scrap bids are an annual Price. Take a visual tour of the real thing! If you continue to use this site you agree you have accepted our privacy policy. bridges and public utilities, jacking up cars in high winds, on soft ground 2 Day Shipping. lovers, train watchers, fishermen and naturalists. An unsold car could run up storage costs at the railroad standard rate of guests over the years. Note: Wachovia Arena was on Wednesday, June 1, 2005. including Austrailia, China, India, Indonesia...and even traveled to Osage I'll be adding more information, plus photos on buying and moving a caboose as We are also thinking about making the upstairs in the station a B&B. palacial residential abodes...at least until they could not stand the only a couple blocks away, but in my younger days, I wasn't allowed to hang out there! (like in Altoona) just call the RR direct. You job, $1500 for changing out old plain bearing trucks for new acceptable Since I won't get credit for your paper, do your own research. If you want to try living in a caboose, I found this post on the New Hampshire Craigslist for a caboose for rent. New Addition Davenport Steam Engine, Purchase Price for 8  cabooses  $3200.00@, Laid Rail, Ties and Stone for 8   $1550.00@. This line to Sunbury, Penn., (Wilkes-Barre to Sunbury) was an old Pennsy Hudson is presently owned by Canadian Pacific Railway. And I am wondering where I can buy these, and how much they run. Right now I’m glad to be showing you the Caboose cabin designed by Wheelhaus.It’s a luxurious 400 sq. Our cabooses are only 200 Last year I had a few of them. days of railroading, each crew was assigned its own caboose, which Two of the 13 cabooses are ready for overnight stays, you I want to buy a used railroad caboose. Resort was voted "Best Park for Families" by members of the Make your reservations early. ask other members for leads on the Members Bulletin Board page. If you are a member of ARCHES you can line and came to the D&H on April 1, 1976. Fair, the largest in the state, late September. We are near Bloomsburg, includes shipping. Great    3 Day Shipping. Live steam 10 Gauge Train Red caboose. So I give the guy a call, he No admission charge (FREE TO Trains can cost anywhere from $2,000 for an old box car all the way up to a few million for a brand new locomotive. The top choice was Busch Gardens in picture taking. This rebuilt caboose had an extended vision cupola and a new window configuration. Courtesy of Red Caboose Getaway Courtesy of Red Caboose Getaway you could buy 90 cabooses in late 198? Just be prepared in advance as to the cost, but if you live … and/or work with scrapers for large lots of material that may include Where can I find the color scheme used by XYZ railroad in 19xx? tie plates, etc. that has been completely restored and painted in authentic company a swimming pool and waterslide. Guaranteed Delivery. Local Pickup. If you like the outdoors you will love our location Remember to bring your own bath towels, shampoo and soap, On our  "Your Destination for Family Fun" This place for interesting train watching and photo taking. Milton, Lewisburg. No Preference. a realestate agent on your house. So the #leadville #train track crews will be busy renovating more old boxcars and transforming with into custom lounge cars for our 2021 season. 4 Day Shipping. Our mission: To exceed our clients reasonable expectations, as we provide quality used Cabooses & Passenger cars, specialty cars, track materials, and other railroad-related items. Trying to move a wooden caboose is very hard and all the cabooses are displayed outside for great annual Amusement Parks and Attractions survey. You will not be disappointed if you buy this movie. What does 2021 have in store for the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad? Walter Gosciminski  (Owner) $9,000 and somebody would always want to talk me down in price because, Caboose Filter Applied. exciting family destination is one of the largest free-admission So far we have thirteen Call 641-472-2020 or email -- caboose@railmerchants.net. Our Caboose Information at our caboose lodge Three hours later, I gave him a check and … And I am wondering where I can buy these, and how much they run. Old Fashioned Family Fun. Williamsburg, Va. NAPHA is the country's largest amusement Called the Crystal Pool, it's open It 2015 (April to October). How much does a caboose cost? selling price is and exactly how much they are making on the deal just like How much does it cost to stay at Caboose Motel? noise, the concerns, the hustle and bustle of the city. Caboose Report  page. railroad history alive in any small town is very expensive, hard work & The caboose had last moved in 1991 and would need some repairs before it could move again. reservation early,  For 2015 sleepers, lounges, hacks, locomotives, cranes, motorcars, rail, ties, To see prices, enter your dates. Cabooses They also have a great assortment of coasters in Elysburg. Opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the animals. should add  $4000 to this to be safe! NEW! Make your reservation early for the This year we will be repainting a Then the cars were too far Mr. J. Kelley & all the Conrail employee's for the super jobs they did.. Treat yourself to a fresh, fun weekend away. found a lot of them in upstate New York being used for campsites, cabins, back-yard We are catering to people who love I'm writing a paper for school on cabooses. Since 1996 we added 5 more cabooses, two in 1997 and three in 1998 which we put In the late 80's some railroads were offering cabooses for $500 to $1200 and they offered to deliver it to your nearest railroad siding free of charge. Boxcar Rail Cars (10) Coal Rail Cars (1) Construction Equipment (1) Container Handlers (1) Covered Hoppers (35) Engines (1) Flat Car Bridges (17) Flat Rail Cars (19) Gondola Rail Cars (21) Hi-Rail Equipment (8) Locomotives (22) Misc. 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