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

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bell-cot 6 days ago | parent | next [-]

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.

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ghaff 6 days ago | parent [-]

There are houseboats as well.

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bell-cot 5 days ago | parent [-]

While generally more flexible and mobile - boats do suffer far more maintenance, navigation, safety, and weather issues than rail cars.

Maybe try an RV?

	▲	ghaff 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		Houseboats don't generally move. No idea what the cost and maintenance costs are like. Have no interest in an RV/camper.

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bombcar 6 days ago | parent | prev [-]

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!