Exploring a RARE Abandoned Caboose RV in Alabama- (Tiny House Train Car!)

We recently visited one of THE coolest places in Alabama- Leigh Acres (an event space and airbnb rental site) to host a workshop. At this hands-on building and design workshop (our next one is in VT!- see the links below) we set upon building "THE WORLD'S VERY FIRST ROBOT TREE HOUSE RENTAL!". This will soon be listed up on the Leigh Acres site once its trimmed out and decorated- stay tuned. In anywise, on this gorgeous expanse of property, aside from a rentable transforming A-frame cabin (from my design- link below), a tiny beach house, and some super cool vintage campers, we got to check out a few of Leigh's acquisitions that await an eventual makeover so as to become rentals someday, One of them was this really interesting vintage caboose. You'll see that this caboose WAS already converted into an RV at one point, but that is certainly needs to be redone and renovated in a major way. Also, all you train and railroading enthusiasts out there, you night know far more about this one than I, so please feel free to chime in down in the comments. Thanks! #leighacres #tinyhouserentals #treehouserental #abandonedexploration
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[@cindyboard7816]

What an awesome piece of history!!! I would love to see you do a return visit when the caboose is restored!!! The snake skin is kinda scary but that's what happens to abandoned structures!! Thanks for sharing Deek!!! Stay safe!!!

[@janetfeathers4128]

Can't wait to see the transformation!!!!!

[@RobRoyNV]

that's my dream, love old railroad stuff as my Grandad worked for British Rail for over 40 years and he used to take us to work with him when we were on vacation. Remember seeing the Flying Scotsman come thru Thirsk station back in the late 1960's when it was doing it's farewell tour

[@bettymiller1929]

I wanna see that when it’s done!

[@munsonmusclefitness]

I need to come to Maryland for this workshop

[@lockedin60]

I know snakes can be a great animal to rid an area of rats and mice but I have an adage, A good snake is a __________ snake. I am not a fan of snakes. More power to you Deeks showing the potential of a "tiny home remake".

[@lynnef3297]

Love the robot tree house !!! Caboose RV was cool, too. Id love to see it fixed up.

[@jfederle1872]

Great video! Cool caboose et Al vehicles and tiny spaces. Thanks for sharing

[@hearsayhenderson2623]

Big project

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Hey Deek that was a limited production RV. I remember seeing the ads for them in the 60s magazines. There was one in the Seattle area in the 90s that was set-up as a food trailer in Burlington Northern Railroad colors.

[@relaxshacksDOTcom]

Good to know! Had no idea.... or got some of my limited info mixed-up....

[@relaxshacksDOTcom]

I was thinking the whole time too- a real caboose would be unbelievable heavy....

[@billyrobinson6815]

There's still a Chinese joint in sodo that is made from train cars, I think it is called the orient express if memory serves

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

@@billyrobinson6815 the place you mention was always closed or buse when I would pass by there.

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

@@relaxshacksDOTcom hey Deek no worries, finding info on the old RVs is spotty at the best of times. I remember the ads in Mechanics Illustrated I think it was in the late 60s and someone on staff did a review of the unit. Yes a standard wood caboose is in the neighborhood of 10 ton and the steel ones are heaver still... not something you tow with a 3/4 ton truck.

[@dianeclemmer1344]

VW head! Looking good!

[@relaxshacksDOTcom]

Yep!

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

No shower or poopy stool! 😱🤪🤣👍✌

[@relaxshacksDOTcom]

It was in a blocked section

[@curtissbreeding8753]

You need to go to Oldham county there is a town called Pewee Valley Kentucky the Police department is a caboose

[@relaxshacksDOTcom]

Will look that up- thanks for the info!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

👍👍

[@marxnutz]

I didn't realize the extent of Leigh Acres' involvement in the tiny house movement. I seem to remember they were hosting a yard sale event or events last year. Will they be doing so again this season?

[@relaxshacksDOTcom]

Not sure- but I'm sure they'd be posting it on their site and/or social media pages. Place is so cool- can't wait to visit again

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[@Francois_L_7933]

That is definitely nasty looking! I sure hope they have a lifetime supply of N95 masks to wear before cleaning this place up.

[@relaxshacksDOTcom]

They'll make it awesome again- takes a TON of work, but they have done some incredible work already with a few rehabs. Yes, definitely mask-work initially