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Who Doesn’t Want a Caboose?

Cabooses4sale.com. Perhaps it’s the lasting effects of watching The Station Agent too many times, but I went looking for a place to buy a caboose. They’re big; as much as 50′ long, 16′ tall, and 11′ feet wide. And they’re heavy, perhaps 30 tons. But they can be moved on roads via big trucks and cranes, but then, they also move brick houses.

Caboose disappeared from the railroads in the 1980s, after about 130 years of service. This story from the 1960s tells the first 100 years of history, before most could see their time was coming to an end. Like most things, they were replaced by technology.

So where to buy one? Rail Merchants International has a bunch of caboose, including a large lot from the SOO Line. JFS Railcar appears to have quite a stock. There’s some information and links here, and a search on Google returns plenty of hits.

Plans are available from the Conrail fans, and BDWhite has this rather detailed set.

Prices? The minimum I’ve seen is $8,500, from an ad in the back of Trains magazine. $10,000 to $20,000 seems more likely, and those SOO Line are going for as much as $65,000 new (where “new” of course, actually means something like “lightly used, 20 or so years old” ). Nowhere have I seen what it would cost to move such a thing.

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Posted April 9, 2005 by Casey Bisson
Categories: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. .

86 Comments

Comment by David Moss on October 26, 2007 10:31 am

Looking to buy a caboose in Alabama or the Southeast. Please email. Regards, David

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- Comment by David Thebodo on October 7, 2009 1:07 am
  
  We have been saving and selling cabooses for over 20 years. 641-472-2020 David Thebodo RMI
  
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Comment by Michael M. on October 26, 2007 7:31 pm

Hello, I’m on the Central Coast of California near San Luis Obispo and am looking for a metal cupola caboose that is nearby (San Francisco/Sacramento to Los Angeles/San Diego). If anyone in the state has one up for sale, please let me know. Thanks.

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- Comment by stephen sharp on October 4, 2009 12:18 am
  
  we have a Southern Pacific Caboose that we want to sell, we have had it on our campus since the 60’s. The inside is in great shape, I believe close to original.
  
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  - Comment by Bob Landdeck on October 7, 2009 1:09 pm
    
    Is the caboose in Monta Vista. What is the price? Please send pics of interior/exterior to our email address. We want to move a caboose to Pitkin, CO and use as a cabin.
    
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Comment by Kathy on October 31, 2007 10:43 pm

I am looking for a caboose in the Central Texas area for a non-profit group. I have found one that used to be part of a restaurant for sale for $22,000, includes move and set of rails. It does need work and has a hole cut out of the back where it was attached to restaurant. Just open inside.
Is this a good buy? Do not know what line it is, the cupola is in the rear.
Thanks for any help.

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Comment by Pat on November 6, 2007 8:31 pm

live in western pa and want a caboose possibly haul?.price of caboose

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Comment by mary roskey on December 3, 2007 11:12 pm

would like to buy a caboose to use for a guest house. one near the college station, texas area.

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Comment by Michael on December 21, 2007 4:11 pm

Kathy or Mary -
I have a BN cupola caboose South of Dallas. If you are interested email me at mhpinctx@yahoo.com for more inforamtion & pictures. It needs a little TLC. It does not have the trucks so would have to be moved by truck (at your expense).

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Comment by Justin on January 9, 2008 3:25 am

I have a real Caboose for sale, with tracks. The inside has been refurbished, carpet, bathroom, wooden walls and ceiling. write me at justinguitar@gmail.com for pictures. Thanks!

Justin

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Comment by Randy Taylor on January 22, 2008 1:39 pm

I have a caboose for sale. It’s almost 40′ long with a cupula in the middle. The exterior has been completely reconditioned – Red with white trim. The interior has been gutted for remodeling. New commercial windows throughout. $26,000. Colorado (970)310-9165

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- Comment by Bob Landdeck on October 7, 2009 1:12 pm
  
  Please send pics to our email address. We want to move it to Pitkin, CO near Gunnison, to be used as a cabin.
  Bob
  
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Comment by Wally Scott on January 26, 2008 1:57 pm

I have a Wooden Caboose.
I would like to find a good home for it as it needs some work. It’s a N&W and has no wheels. I would be willing to give it away to the right person. It’s in Falls Mills VA 24613 Please e-mail RichmondREB@aol.com and put Caboose in the subject line.

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Comment by Fred O. Thatcher on February 17, 2008 8:34 pm

Looking for a caboose with cupola. Any condition within 250 miles from St.Louis,Mo.
Please call or e-mail.
314-540-4600

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Comment by Christopher Bunsey on February 17, 2008 9:48 pm

we are looking for donated railway items, specifically cabooses of B&O, and N&W. We are a RR presevation Society in Cleveland Ohio. Any help would be appreciated and your donation is fully tax deductable.

Thanks for listening!

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Comment by santas hide a way on February 28, 2008 7:06 pm

we are a non profit charity 501(c)3 working with terminilly ill children, we seek a good condition caboose, for the north pole village in middlefield ohio
between cleveland and youngstown….can you please help us for the children. your donation is tax deductable.

thank you.

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Comment by John on March 18, 2008 11:23 am

I am interested in buying an old caboose. One in need of restoration. Please contact me at the above website. Thank you

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Comment by John S on March 26, 2008 7:52 pm

Check out http://www.ozarkmountainrailcar.com for a HUGE selection of cabooses and other cars.

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Comment by Garry Smith on April 14, 2008 9:38 am

I own a 1920’s Frisco caboose. I have been restoring it when I can. It is in good condition for its age. The inside is still in original condition and in very good condition. I have installed new siding, including insulation on one side. Will send pictures. Contact me at 918-285-1072 or email for more information.

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Comment by Garry Smith on April 14, 2008 9:54 am

O by the way I am selling this caboose and I live in Cushing Oklahoma

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- Comment by Bob Landdeck on October 7, 2009 1:14 pm
  
  We live in OKC, OK and would like to move a caboose to the center of Colorado. Please email pics.
  Bob
  
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Comment by Robert Lodder on April 15, 2008 6:13 pm

I have a 1972 CN all metal 46 foot long cabose for sale. Complete with fourty feet of rails and sleepers and a functionaing RR crossing sign. The caboose was converted to toy store. Converted to 110 volt electric service. you move asking $15,000 Call 607 387 7891 for more information or contact by e-mail at tburgtoys@fltg.net

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Comment by Bill on May 6, 2008 7:52 am

Hi Gary,

I’m interested in the caboose. Can you give me some more details and what you are asking for the caboose. You can contact me at orediggers1@hotmail.com

Thanks!

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Comment by butch kane on May 9, 2008 11:53 am

I am possibly buying a pittsburgh shawmut wooden caboose from a person in my area that has had it on display in his yard for many years, the caboose is in pretty bad shape and will need major repair and restore…..i am looking for any help on blueprints or plans or any other information on how i might disassemble and transport the caboose via roadway…….i am very interested in blueprints or plans……..the caboose was used by the pittsburgh shawmut company and i believe the caboose number 172……i would greatly appreciate any help…….thanks

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Comment by butch kane on May 9, 2008 11:54 am

you can email me at butchkane@hotmail.com for the previous post above……thanks

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Comment by Robert Lodder on May 21, 2008 7:02 am

I would like to make a correction my posting of a caboose for sale. There is an errior in the price it should read $25,000 not $15,000 as posted in my April 15th listing. Sorry about the incoviance. I made a typing errior.

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Comment by Heather Chaney on May 21, 2008 6:29 pm

1925 B&O caboose for sale. Located in Southern Ohio. “As is” condition. Buyer responsible for moving costs. For more info, please email me at caboose4sale2008@yahoo.com

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Comment by Jim Palmer on June 25, 2008 11:56 am

Looking for a metal caboose in the North Carolina area if possible. Can anyone help? I can be reached at palmer_jdt@hotmail.com

Thanks
Jim

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Comment by Jim Palmer on June 25, 2008 8:49 pm

Anyone have a lead on a metal sided cupola caboose for sale in the North Carolina area?
Thanks
Jim

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Comment by OLGA on August 3, 2008 10:36 pm

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CABOSSE IN CALIFORNIA, LOCATED IN TULARE COUNTY AREA. IF SOMEONE HAS ONE FOR SALE PLEASE CALL ME AT 559-799-1203. WE WOULD PREFER TO LOCATE ONE IN THIS AREA OR NEAR BY IF POSSIBLE

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- Comment by stephen sharp on October 4, 2009 12:21 am
  
  we have one in Watonsville ca
  
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- Comment by Michael Bankson on October 4, 2009 8:17 pm
  
  I have a caboose for sale in the Fresno area. Please E-mail with questions, I have pictures as well.
  
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Comment by Steve Adrienne on August 21, 2008 1:40 am

Hello,
Are you looking to purchase this items,

Where are you located?

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Our method of payment (Western Union,Bank transfer,Paypal).

Please be specific on the actual item you want to purchase from us.

You can state your final price?

We reside @ 420 Creek Rd,San Antonio 78210 Texas. OR

15 Nixos Way,Sacramento city,95823 California.

Hope to receive your positive response.

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Comment by selina on December 28, 2008 10:04 pm

I am looking to purchase a Western Pacific steal caboose. Please email me with any information selina310@yahoo.com.

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Comment by Keith Cunningham on March 10, 2009 10:08 am

Anyone have a caboose for sale near Houston, Texas? If so drop me a note.
texasnakeman@yahoo.com

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Comment by Jerry Tyler on May 21, 2009 4:02 pm

I have a wooden GTW caboose #77054, buiilt in 1890 , has been restored, prototypically correct, inside and out, for sale in Michigan. If you are looking for a beautiful caboose, this is ithe one for you! You can e-mail me at : swedetyler@verizon.net or 231-766-2204

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