How to value an intact abandoned railroad

Railroadforums.com is a free online Railroad Discussion Forum and Railroad Photo Gallery for railroaders, railfans, model railroaders and anyone else who is interested in railroads. We cover a wide variety of topics, including freight trains, passenger and commuter railroads, rail news and information, tourist railroads, railway museums and railroad history.

T

Texkon

New Member
Howdy folks, happy new year! I have an opportunity to purchase a 68 mile abandoned rail line that is 98% intact. It was last used up until 2019. This would be an infrastructure purchase only, no equipment comes with. The current owner has asked me to make them an offer, but I have no idea how to value something like this as it would be my first railroad aquisition. The railroad has changed hands some in recent years, 1993, 2013 and 2016 to its current owner. I have not been able to find anything online regarding purchase prices of any of these transactions. Can any of you guys shed some light on this?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.


RailroadForums.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

RailroadBookstore.com - An online railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used railroad books. Railroad pictorials, railroad history, steam locomotives, passenger trains, modern railroading. Hundreds of titles available, most at discount prices! We also have a video and children's book section.

ModelRailroadBookstore.com - An online model railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used books. Layout design, track plans, scenery and structure building, wiring, DCC, Tinplate, Toy Trains, Price Guides and more.

Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a commision from some of the links and ads shown on this website (Learn More Here)

Back
Top