Converted Train Cars For Sale

Can I buy a train and drive it?

Can you buy a railroad and a locomotive to drive on it just for fun, or are there regulations? You can't just get a locomotive and run on somebody else's railroad, like the Union Pacific or the BNSF. You'd need certification plus the railroad's permission, which you are not likely to get.

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Can you buy a retired train car?

If a scrapyard near you ends up with an old rail car, you might be able to buy it for close to nothing. Contact a few places and let them know that you're in the market for a train caboose or boxcar. They might be nice enough to give you a call when they come across one.

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How much does an old train car cost?

Typical prices for steel-bodied boxcars and cabooses run between $2,000 and $4,000. Wooden cars, when they can be found, are generally cheaper.

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How much does it cost to buy a train car?

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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