Where can I buy a Real Train?

Question

I am interested in buying a REAL train and some train cars. I would like to make the train cars into bedrooms and then live in it. Yea It sounds crazy but how cool would it be. I am interested In the old Diesel Trains. Such as the Sante Fe. Just like at Disneyland California Adventures. The orange and white/silver one.

Answer 1

I know what you mean, my man.

I've always wanted a WWII vintage Imperial Japanese naval destroyer of the Kaibokan class.  I think I have a line on one, and I already have a flag but, ammo...  that's another story.

Maybe we ought to work together...

Answer 2

Insulated box cars (refrigerated type)  can make good structures,   but be expensive to move.    First,  try contacting  whatever railroads serve your area,  then  progressively distant ones.

Answer 3

d**n man that would be cool try calling like a rail road company or something they would know

Answer 4

Don't bother with the ews link. That is a UK freight company - they do not own any carriages, although they do sell locos from time to time. But just imagine the frieghtage to the USA!!!!

Answer 5

try looking inthe 'classified' section of "Railway Age" magazine.

www.railwayage.com

Answer 6

Here is a link to a company website that regularly put trains up for sale. There are none for sale at the moment but keep an eye on their disposals page.

http://www.ews-railway.co.uk/

Answer 7

This might  point you in the right direction.

http://www.midamaz.com/

It's a rental company but it's a start.