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The purchase price of a car will depend on several factors: Builder - Budd equipment carries the highest market value due to their near-indestructible stainless steel construction. Carbon steel cars from various builders are next, with the aluminum-body cars from ACF last, mostly due to galvanic corrosion problems. Car Type - Diners and lounges usually run more than coaches. Rarity - A really cherry heavyweight can have more value than a postwar Budd. General Condition - How much rot is there? How much of the interior furnishings remain? What is the general state of maintenance? How much upgrading has been done? Then, you have to know what you're going to do with the car. If you are going to park it on private land somewhere and putter away, then it's only a matter of getting it ready to ship. If you have plans to operate in excursion service, figure on some big bucks. Perhaps the most practical way to get into the car ownership thing would be to join a historical group that owns and restores passenger cars. At Bluewater, we have some 14 passenger cars in our fleet, about 2/3 of which are currently in service. We are always looking for new members who would like to join this restoration effort. Check our web site for details: bluewaternrhs.com Bob Thatcher
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