What Does It Cost To Move A Caboose?

How much does a caboose weigh?

SOME INTERESTING FACTS about AT&SF Caboose 999110

SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT AT&SF CABOOSE 999110

How much does a old caboose 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 move a railcar?

We have heard figures of $150.00 to $300.00 per railcar for each move (that gets expensive). The biggest down fall of this method is you are at the mercy of the railroad's timing.

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How much does it cost to ship a caboose?

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.

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