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How much does a railcar cost?

grogenaut 4y ago
They have several for sale linked from the article page, for instance a 1989 diner car which I think would have everything you'd need for an office, add a bed, food, bathroom, nice big windows.
- bombcar 4y ago
  You also have to upgrade it to current safety standards and get it inspected. Lots of railroad museums will have old private cars, some even road worthy.
  - grogenaut 4y ago
    are any rail worthy?
    - bombcar 4y ago
      Rails are the original road! They are often railworthy but they may not be up to Amtrak's standards. However, if you find a museum with a locomotive and cars; you can often hire them to run you someplace. But you may be pulled by a freight loco.
IncRnd 4y ago
From https://railcardeals.com/ https://railcardeals.com/ How Much Does a New Railcar Cost to Buy? The cost of a train car varies depending on the type of car and its features. For example, a passenger train car may cost more than a freight train car. The cost also depends on the train car’s brand, model, and year. On average, a train car costs between $100,000 and $200,000. How Much Does it Cost to Buy an Old Railroad Car? If you’re interested in purchasing an old rail car, there are a few things you need to know. First, it’s essential to know how much money you’re willing to spend. Rail cars can vary significantly in price, depending on their age, condition, and amenities. For example, an older car might cost less than $5,000, while a newer model with more features could cost upwards of $50,000.
- kposehn 4y ago
  I've actually been looking into refurbishing a newer railcar and kitting it out much more like a home. There's a lot you can do and equipment like older Metra gallery cars along with more recent commuter cars are an excellent starting point.
  - cloudsec9 4y ago
    This seems really neat, actually. While it seems it would be a bit more expensive than you'd think, if you loved railroads then it would be a cool thing to own. I guess the only restriction would be having to hook into an Amtrak train/route, but otherwise I think traveling North America by rail could be pretty interesting. My cost comment comes from seeing cars "surplus" for a few thousand dollars, but I'm guessing they might need significant upgrades to be eligible to hook up to Amtrak, not to mention being comfortable for the owner.

They have several for sale linked from the article page, for instance a 1989 diner car which I think would have everything you'd need for an office, add a bed, food, bathroom, nice big windows.

bombcar 4y ago
You also have to upgrade it to current safety standards and get it inspected. Lots of railroad museums will have old private cars, some even road worthy.
- grogenaut 4y ago
  are any rail worthy?
  - bombcar 4y ago
    Rails are the original road! They are often railworthy but they may not be up to Amtrak's standards. However, if you find a museum with a locomotive and cars; you can often hire them to run you someplace. But you may be pulled by a freight loco.

IncRnd 4y ago

From https://railcardeals.com/ https://railcardeals.com/ How Much Does a New Railcar Cost to Buy? The cost of a train car varies depending on the type of car and its features. For example, a passenger train car may cost more than a freight train car. The cost also depends on the train car’s brand, model, and year. On average, a train car costs between $100,000 and $200,000. How Much Does it Cost to Buy an Old Railroad Car? If you’re interested in purchasing an old rail car, there are a few things you need to know. First, it’s essential to know how much money you’re willing to spend. Rail cars can vary significantly in price, depending on their age, condition, and amenities. For example, an older car might cost less than $5,000, while a newer model with more features could cost upwards of $50,000.

kposehn 4y ago
I've actually been looking into refurbishing a newer railcar and kitting it out much more like a home. There's a lot you can do and equipment like older Metra gallery cars along with more recent commuter cars are an excellent starting point.
- cloudsec9 4y ago
  This seems really neat, actually. While it seems it would be a bit more expensive than you'd think, if you loved railroads then it would be a cool thing to own. I guess the only restriction would be having to hook into an Amtrak train/route, but otherwise I think traveling North America by rail could be pretty interesting. My cost comment comes from seeing cars "surplus" for a few thousand dollars, but I'm guessing they might need significant upgrades to be eligible to hook up to Amtrak, not to mention being comfortable for the owner.