Historic train lists for $249,000 in Montana. But here’s the thing — it’s now a house
A unique opportunity has rolled onto the real estate market in beautiful Bonner, Montana. Only, here’s the thing — it’s not so much an estate as it is a train.
It’s been radically converted into a livable home, listed for $249,000.
“Own a piece of railroad history! This historic Pullman-Standard 3 compartment, 2-drawing room/Observation Lounge (TCRY 106) was built in 1925 and refurbished and mechanically overhauled in 1998,” the listing on Zillow.com describes.
Yes, the 900-square-foot train is a cozy home, fully furnished and rocking a western theme throughout its three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Like a regular apartment or small house, the train comes with a kitchen and office, but unlike your everyday homes, this one comes with an Observation Room — a feature from when the train offered wide views of the passing scenery.
“All rooms feature Western accents including antler light fixtures, custom decorative window shades, cattle brand adorned woodwork, and many other features,” the listing says. “The possible uses for the TCRY 106 are plentiful, whether as a unique residence, vacation rental, tourist attraction or whatever would suit its new location.”
The residence was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that showcases homes for sale from all over.
Folks were impressed.
“I’d totally want to travel around the country on that,” one person said on Facebook. “If money were no object I’d have it brought completely up to federal rail standards so that it could travel on any rail system and then be pulled all around the US.”
“It’s more spacious than my first apartment,” another commented.
“Omg I saw this! I live right near there and thought it would make a great airbnb,” someone noted.
“Love this - decor included,” one person gushed.
“I can feel the Kenergy!” another person joked, referencing the cowboy aesthetic seen in the movie “Barbie.”
“How cool would this be!!??” someone asked.
Bonner is just outside of Missoula, Montana, about 185 east of the Idaho state line.
This story was originally published November 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM with the headline "Historic train lists for $249,000 in Montana. But here’s the thing — it’s now a house."