Comment by Peteragain
1 day ago
The comparison is perhaps with a private yacht. And can I live aboard permanently on a siding somewhere? The local cement works has a siding... Hmm
1 day ago
The comparison is perhaps with a private yacht. And can I live aboard permanently on a siding somewhere? The local cement works has a siding... Hmm
You actually can. You need access to the siding (even ones next to a cement plant or abandoned building are often railroad controlled or owned) - the trickiest part is car or walking access.
If a truck can get next to it then you have sewage and fuel deliver solved.
Now you just need $100k-$2000k for the private car!
You'd really want a siding with (RR-specific) electrical connections, no noisy/smelly industry next to you, decent views, an elevated platform, and some parking spaces.
They're darn rare, but do exist. If I was Old Money, I'd probably build more in a few in beautiful spots - and freely loan 'em to my peers, as a social networking thing.
There are houseboats as well.
While generally more flexible and mobile - boats do suffer far more maintenance, navigation, safety, and weather issues than rail cars.
Maybe try an RV?
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