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Author: | twofoot [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:39 am ] |
Post subject: | LIRR caboose # 29 |
This recently came up for sale via Ozark Mountain. It is located in Kennebunkport Maine. Does anyone know more about the car? It's rough, but restorable if the steel is still good. Thanks Chris Attachment: 2019-01-07-12-08-10-114.jpg [ 126.6 KiB | Viewed 5720 times ] Perhaps someday.. Attachment: lirr12N52_06-04-56ArtHuneke.jpg [ 58.99 KiB | Viewed 5720 times ] |
Author: | Les Beckman [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
Chris - Just curious to know if any of these other LIRR wood center cupola cabooses are still in existence besides number 29. Les |
Author: | twofoot [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
Les Beckman wrote: Chris - Just curious to know if any of these other LIRR wood center cupola cabooses are still in existence besides number 29. Les Hi Les. I believe one or two made it into preservation, I can't recall which group(s) has one. I'd like to up that number with this one. Chris UPDATE: #12 lives here: http://www.obrm.org/history/equipment-r ... 52-caboose #14 also has a second chance: http://www.railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=164086, more here: http://www.trainsarefun.com/lirr/caboos ... hack14.htm |
Author: | Les Beckman [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
Chris - Thanks for the info on LIRR numbers 12 and 14. Interesting that these cars had full berths up in the cupola when built. Never seen that on a caboose before and I wonder if these Long Island cars were the only ones so built. Hope a "savior" comes for LIRR #29. Les |
Author: | twofoot [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
Les Beckman wrote: Chris - Hope a "savior" comes for LIRR #29. Les Les, I'd like that savior to be me. The asking is a bit high, but they are open to negotiating. Transport as always will be the sticking point. I have the space and resources to "git 'er done" otherwise. I'm thinking the orange color scheme... C. |
Author: | LVRR2095 [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
Les Beckman wrote: Chris - Thanks for the info on LIRR numbers 12 and 14. Interesting that these cars had full berths up in the cupola when built. Never seen that on a caboose before and I wonder if these Long Island cars were the only ones so built. Hope a "savior" comes for LIRR #29. Les The Lehigh Valley RR “Northeastern” cabin cars were all built with full berths in the cupola. (Or gig top as that area was known on the LV) I spent a lot time up there deadheading back to Oak Island in the day..... Keith |
Author: | twofoot [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
What a difference 10 years in the open makes. :( Attachment: lirr 29 in 2005.jpg [ 88.74 KiB | Viewed 5547 times ] |
Author: | G. W. Laepple [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 3:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
This is one of two former LIRR cabooses at Seashore Trolley Museum. Back in the early days, one was used as an office and the other was a bunkhouse for members. The office caboose, I believe, was privately owned and later was the home of its owner. |
Author: | Richard Glueck [ Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
I believe the steel and underside flooring is still structurally solid. Basically, it's neglect that has been taking a toll on the siding and roof. Several LIRR center cupola cabooses remain. It would be nice to see this one added to the list. |
Author: | twofoot [ Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:53 am ] | |||
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 | |||
UPDATE: This car will not see the scrapper! I have negotiated its possession, and we are now working out the details for its move back home. The wood is rough (ok, ROUGH) but the bones are still good. Stay tuned! Chris
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Author: | NS 3322 [ Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: LIRR caboose # 29 |
twofoot wrote: UPDATE: This car will not see the scrapper! I have negotiated its possession, and we are now working out the details for its move back home. The wood is rough (ok, ROUGH) but the bones are still good. Stay tuned! Chris Is it going back to Long Island? |
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