Can You Purchase A Caboose?
Caboose and Rail Car Sales Websites You can buy a caboose, a boxcar, or even a sterling rail. Some of these websites have full refurbished rail cars listed as well. The prices are a little higher, but you won't have to wait for something to pop up on Craigslist.
How much does a railroad car cost?
Cost of the cars ranges from $25,000 to more than $800,000, depending on the condition. Renovating and restoring cars at the highest end can cost more than $1 million. To travel, owners pay Amtrak $2.90 per mile, plus additional fees for services.
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How much does an old railroad caboose weigh?
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Why is the caboose no longer used?
Today, thanks to computer technology and economic necessity, cabooses no longer follow America's trains. The major railroads have discontinued their use, except on some short-run freight and maintenance trains. ... Railroad companies say the device accomplishes everything the caboose did-but cheaper and better.
THE END OF THE LINE - Chicago Tribune