c.1920 Caboose For Sale By Owner $20K – Sold

OHU50K Notes $20,000 Sold

 

Here is a caboose for sale by owner. It is from the Port Huron and Detroit Railroad which incorporated in 1917. The last passenger train ran in 1931 and the line ended in 1984. What ideas do you have for it?

 

 

Seller Comments

This is a late 1800s early 1900s train caboose. I don’t have a lot of information on it but it’s been quoted three times already at about $30,000-$40,000. I’m asking $20,000 it comes with the whole section of track that it’s currently sitting on located in port Huron Michigan. Dimensions are 40x10x13.5. 20 tons

 

• 20 tons
• 40 x 10 x 13.5

 

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If interested, please contact the seller via the FB Marketplace link below.

Contact Seller: Jack

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Port Huron, Michigan    $20,000

 

 

PH & D Railroad

 

The Port Huron and Detroit Railroad, also known as the PH&D Railroad, was a historical railroad line that operated in the state of Michigan, United States. It was primarily active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The railroad played a significant role in connecting the cities of Port Huron and Detroit, facilitating transportation and trade between the two regions.

The PH&D Railroad was established in 1878 and was initially intended to provide a direct rail link between Port Huron, a city located on the eastern shore of Michigan, and Detroit, a major industrial and commercial center situated on the western bank of the Detroit River. The construction of the railroad allowed for easier access to the Great Lakes and served as an important transportation route for goods and passengers.

The length of the PH&D Railroad spanned approximately 80 miles, connecting Port Huron and Detroit through various towns and cities along the route, including Richmond, New Baltimore, Mount Clemens, and Utica. The line featured several stations and depots where trains would stop to pick up and drop off passengers and freight.

The PH&D Railroad primarily served as a freight carrier, transporting various goods such as lumber, coal, agricultural products, and manufactured goods between Port Huron and Detroit. It also offered passenger services, allowing people to travel conveniently between the two cities and the communities along the railway.

Over the years, the PH&D Railroad faced various challenges, including competition from other railroads and the rise of alternative modes of transportation, such as automobiles and highways. As a result, the decline of rail travel and freight transport led to the discontinuation of the PH&D Railroad’s operations. The last passenger train on the line ran in 1931, and the railroad was officially abandoned in 1984.

Today, while the PH&D Railroad is no longer operational, parts of its former right-of-way have been repurposed for other uses, such as recreational trails. The historical significance of the railroad is remembered through various preservation efforts and the documentation of its role in Michigan’s transportation history.

 

 

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