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Trying to sell a boxcar

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Aug 25 2004 9:43 PM

We have a Santa Fe railroad boxcar (circa ~1937, we think) in our backyard. It is an icecar in mint condition - solid cedar walls, fans, etc. Does anyone have any idea how we can sell it?

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Posted by Big_Boy_4005

on Wed, Aug 25 2004 10:54 PM

Wow, that's not something that just anyone will want to buy. The cost to move it may be more than the sale price. If you can find someone in your area, you may have the best luck. eBay?

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Posted by ndbprr

on Thu, Aug 26 2004 8:22 AM

E bay is an option. I would tend to think that the market will be extremely limited however. Cabeese have windows and make good cabins, etc. Yours is just a big box. You might try one of the car rebuilders or an auction house. Donation to a museum that wants ATSF equipment subject to them moving it may be the best choice.

Posted by spankybird

on Thu, Aug 26 2004 8:53 AM

May try your local Historical Socitey. Again with the same contition, that they pay for the move.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Aug 27 2004 2:06 PM

I would take it...dont know how my mom would like it though. [:(][:(]

Posted by CSXrules4eva

on Sun, Sep 12 2004 1:58 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by NJMike

I would take it...dont know how my mom would like it though. [:(][:(]

HAY Man u have the right idea. I would take it too, if I had the money. Good luck w/ trying to sell it ang2baird ; u might find many railfans that would want the car no matter wut condition it's in. Try posting an ad on Train Web or something.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Sun, Sep 12 2004 8:38 PM

im guesting ur not a railfan.. but E-Bay would be ur best bet.

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Sep 13 2004 7:06 AM

if you want whats the price of this boxcar if its under 500pounds i will buy it