If you’re looking for something truly unique to use as a guest house, tiny home, Airbnb, or private retreat, look no further. This is B & O caboose No. C-498, built in 1923 (all wood). It was purchased from B & O in 1975 in Indiana. Over the next several years it was completely remodeled into a charming guest house. In 1979 it was purchased by the present owner and relocated to its current location. The hand woodwork found inside blends the nostalgia of the train era with the luxurious details of a custom retreat. Amenities include:
Custom woodwork from floor-to-ceiling, including the ceiling.
Full working bath including lavatory, toilet, stall shower, and electric hot water heater.
Baseboard heat
Air conditioning
Cable Television
Custom light fixtures throughout including chandelier
Custom window treatments
Beveled glass doors
Hand-built custom wood cupola
The custom exterior woodwork is due for some minor repair, restaining and resealing, or could be removed and restored to the original exterior if desired. Clearly the main draw if this 96 year old piece of history is the exquisite interior renovation.
The caboose sits on the correct wheels and trucks, and is on 60 ‘ of track and ties. Only a welded wheel stop keeps this caboose from rolling down the track as it did almost 100 years ago. All tracks and ties are included in the sale if desired.
The caboose and all contents and peripherals are for sale as-is, with no warranties offered or implied.
This is a rare and special piece of history. A caboose refinished to this quality rarely if ever comes up for sale. This is an opportunity to buy something truly special.
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