1890 L&N Wooden Business Car, No. 349
Lot Number:12
Completed
Start Time:1/18/2024 4:00:00 PM
End Time:3/13/2024 7:34:20 PM
Bid Count:77
High bidder:5040 (North Carolina)
Starting Bid:$1.00
Bid Increment:$100.00
Current Bid:$4,800.00
Bidding complete
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1890 Wood Open Platform Office Car.

The wooden car was found inside the Kershaw Warehouse in a condition of "under restoration".  A lot of components have been removed for restoration.  We have many pallets of plumbing fixtures and wood panels/trim that will go with this car.  We encourage you to come inspect in person.

While the builder is unknown, records indicate year built 1890.
The car does have the original galley, missing the cooking range.
Interior has a partial wood paneling system - mahogany and other type wood. 
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY A TRAIN CONSULTANT:
Length of car, coupler face to coupler face: 72' 6"
Width over eves: 10' 2"
Total Roof Height: 14' 2"
6 wheel, wood beam trucks.
Journal bearings 5x9 .
Coupler Type: Simplex.
Approx Weight 120,000 lbs
Distance between truck centers: 47' 6"
Brake System "L"
 
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The Royce G Kershaw Jr Estate - INCREDIBLE 1913 LOG LOCOMOTIVE, other trains, parts, and more

Auction ends - Weds. March 13th at 1pm Central

Location - 2205 West Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL 

Inspection - Saturday, February 17th, Tuesday, Feb. 20th and Weds. Feb. 21st from 10am-3pm

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2205 West Fairview Avenue,
Montgomery, Alabama 36108
United States