LIRR caboose # 29

twofoot · **Joined:** Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:14 pm **Posts:** 205

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

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Perhaps someday..

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Les Beckman · **Joined:** Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:25 pm **Posts:** 6482

Chris -

Just curious to know if any of these other LIRR wood center cupola cabooses are still in existence besides number 29.

Les

twofoot · **Joined:** Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:14 pm **Posts:** 205

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

Les Beckman · **Joined:** Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:25 pm **Posts:** 6482

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

twofoot · **Joined:** Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:14 pm **Posts:** 205

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.

LVRR2095 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:37 pm

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

twofoot · **Joined:** Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:14 pm **Posts:** 205

What a difference 10 years in the open makes. :(

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G. W. Laepple · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:10 pm **Posts:** 1182

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.

Richard Glueck · **Posted:** Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:16 pm

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.

twofoot · **Joined:** Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:14 pm **Posts:** 205

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

NS 3322 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:38 pm

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?