W6KMEMar 26

@markc568 @ai6yr The line shown in the background of these photos is no longer in commercial use, and is leased to a local historical society for excursions on vintage stock. So there is *some* possibility they could get permission to use the track.

But, and this can't be overstated, I'm not the expert on this stuff, I've just been adjacent to several private purchases of antique stock like this.

Show threadAI6YR BenMar 26

@W6KME @markc568 On the other hand, IF you can get it back up to spec, you can get your caboose hauled around the country (for a fee) by Amtrak!

https://www.amtrak.com/privately-owned-rail-cars

Amtrak and Privately-Owned Rail Cars

Train car owners can have their privately-owned train cars attached to the Amtrak trains between specified locations to see North America in an extraordinary way.

Amtrak
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 26

@W6KME @markc568 (Although, like boats, I suspect renting one is far smarter than buying one)

https://www.aaprco.com/charter-a-private-car

Charter a Car | AAPRCO

AAPRCO
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 26
@W6KME @markc568 LOL only $37,375
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@ai6yr @W6KME @markc568 Wut???
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Show threadColes Street PotholeMar 27
@wendinoakland @markc568 @ai6yr @W6KME This is easily the wildest thing I've learned on the internet this week.