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The A-18 was built as a wood car in 1900 by American Car & Foundry for the legendary James J. Hill who founded the Great Northern Railroad. In later years the Great Northern Railroad added steel sheeting to give the car a more modern appearance. As you walk in from the observation platform you enter a spacious observation lounge decorated in original wood work with intricate carvings that are reminiscence of the golden age of rail travel. As you proceed down the hall you pass two state rooms, shower and then you enter into the elegant dining room, with side mirrors and hand crafted moldings. From the dining room you enter the service passage way with a bathroom, crew room, large pantry and kitchen. The car was sold to the current owner in 1959 and is in original condition, it is in occasional excursion use on a shortline railroad and it has been  maintained in operational condition. The A-18 has been received regular maintenance since it's retirement from the Great Northern and is in museum quality condition. Some of the mechanical details include: six axle friction bearing trucks,  ISSH, 2"+ wheels, 110v-220v converter, Vapor hot water heat, wood body with steel sheathing.

Note: This car is of wood construction and friction bearings and can not be interchanged. Car will need to be loaded on a flat car or shipped via truck. Car measures 75' long, 13'5" from top of rail to top of roof, 10' wide, 22100 Gross weight.

 

PRICE: $85,000

Note: This car was formally listed at $150,000

 

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