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chasemichelle2014
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# Posted: 17 Feb 2015 21:00
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A friend asked for a Caboose style tiny cabin home design. Thought I would share. Will post more of the design and photos of the project construction as we progess. www.cmbleisuredesigns.com
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 08:19
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chasemichelle2014
That's cool!
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chasemichelle2014
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 09:12 - Edited by: chasemichelle2014
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Floor Plan- Still working on the layout.
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 09:20
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My uncle has a caboose. The one thing that needs to be addressed is the roof. Like a trailer house, the roof design isn't good enough to keep water out without a lot of yearly care.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 10:30
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Owen, a good rounded metal skin, then seal with that white RV roof sealer called "Sno-Seal" makes it water proof and being white, helps to keep it cooler inside during summer. I bet thta woudl do it.
The caboose is a neat idea. I always thought how cool it would be to have a caboose cabin, but foundation actually include a small chunk of rail it really sets on too. Hey, earthquake proof that way too.
Chase, you are painting it red when done, rigth? The sleeping quarters upstarts would be so cool. Keep us posted on that project.
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chasemichelle2014
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 11:48 - Edited by: chasemichelle2014
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Hi TMT and Owen,
This project is for a friend. The roof material is still being decided as we haven't decided on a rounded or a lightly pitched roof. Likely it will be plywood, moisture barrier, and metal. This will be stationary on their ranch. So the foundation will be typical but hidden by the wheels and such. I am working on the fabrication drawings for the steel and metal for the axles and wheels. So they look authentic but are lightweight. There will be a small section of tracks also. Also to answer your question, yes the color will be a darkish red.
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hattie
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 12:02
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!!! Please post LOTS of pictures as you progress with this project. This is AMAZING!!!  
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chasemichelle2014
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 12:05
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Hello Hattie,
I will post pics through out the project. Thank you for commenting.
Chase
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Don_P
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 12:09
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I'd bet you could get old axles and wheels for a song, welded up to become rigid foundation elements with the track and a gravel bed might be another way to go. A track on a gravel base is rated for more load than you'll ever see.
I built a gypsy wagon style chicken coop for our place with a curved roof and just slapped roll roofing on it. I think it's 3 years later and I need to rebuild it. Good drip edges around the entire perimeter and get what overhang you can. I think Fabral or one of the metal manufaturers has max curve charts for their panels online. Site formed rolled seam flat panels with butyl in the seam and rolled to lock over the eave drip edges would probably work well.
A small depot style shelter for picnic table and outdoor out of the elements would be nice.
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chasemichelle2014
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 12:32 - Edited by: chasemichelle2014
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Hello Don,
You are correct on the axles and wheels but we are designing it so that the structure is not dependent on the wheels, tracks, etc. to eliminate issues later on with settling or movement. Though it will look authentic, the wheels, tracks, etc. will not be part of the foundation. There will be a picnic area also outside close to it.
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 13:18
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The timing of this is great. I was just in a historic district that had a retired caboose. I kept saying to myself, "this would make a great cabin." The caboose I saw had the cupola in the middle - which I think kept it bright.
- Great use of space; built-in beds, seating, tables, etc.
- Great light with the cupola
- Two built-in porches; this is important to the flow in using it as a cabin. It allows for different activities in the usable space. It also allows great air flow.
- small wood burning stove
Keep sharing your findings.
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 13:24
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http://www.obrm.org/history/equipment-roster.php#lirr-n52-caboose
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chasemichelle2014
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 13:26
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High TCC, thank you for posting. There will lots of light and flow in this design. The interior will consist of a old style table and chairs, bookshelf,etc. It will also have a wood burning stove for heat. The finish design is still in the works so im sure there will be changes to the layout.
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 13:28
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Chasemichelle2014 - here is a listing for a caboose like the style you have drawn: http://www.ozarkmountainrailcar.com/detail.asp?id=1735&n=Frisco-Guest-House-Caboose-N EW
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Steve_S
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 16:17
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I always liked the look of Cabooses and thought years ago (when Canadian rail lines scrapped them and sold them off cheap as dirt) that I would like to get one to convert into a cabin, sadly I did not have the land for it then, nor a willing partner.
I recently came across an article for a Caboose Park Model RV which takes the best of and adds a bit... One really interesting image there is the diagrams from 1905... Ohhh the gears are a grindin again... but alas I am now committed to my existing project...
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chasemichelle2014
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2015 17:31 - Edited by: chasemichelle2014
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Working on optional 12'x18' deck design that will blend in and go with the Caboose.
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