Would love to restore this caboose and put it on my property

COHiker06 Aug 22, 2021

  1. COHiker06

    COHiker06 TrainBoard Member

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    as my hobby room. Old Rock Island stock on the south west side of Colorado Springs. I may still look in to it but the 150 mile transport fee is going to be a few $$$$$!

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  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Looks like there is still enough to attempt a restoration.
     
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  3. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

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    The steel braces and likely the underframe still look good, but I suspect that a lot of that wood is rotted or compromised in some fashion. It looks like it's been out there, untended, for a long time. Consider any wood as suspect.

    Treat like a home reno. Pull out all that's rotten or worn out, and replace with new.

    And don't forget lumber prices of late - they'll leave your bank account in worse condition than that caboose.:eek:
     
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  4. sidney

    sidney TrainBoard Member

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    cut out a few trees and attach a chain to it , drag it home no problem ;):D
     
  5. Hytec

    Hytec TrainBoard Member

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    R-I-G-H-T.....:rolleyes:
     
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  6. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

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    Don't forget to reinforce the chain with the Handyman's Secret Weapon, duct tape.;)
     
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  7. COHiker06

    COHiker06 TrainBoard Member

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    I bet I could get it most of the way before somebody pulled me over for driving too slow!
     
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  8. Grey One

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    There is a caboose in my fantasy home.
     

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