Karyn's Wood Caboose Featuring Dirt the Cat - Laser Cut Wood Caboose from R Duck Locomotive Works

Karyn has been building several laser-cut wood train models from R Duck Locomotive Works. R Duck offers custom artwork. The modeler can specify any road name or car number on the side of the model.
These are non-operating static models of a variety of railroad prototypes. In this case an early offset cupola wood caboose Cerca 1890. R Duck offers an eclectic mix of prototypes from America and Europe from the earliest steam locomotives to more modern diesel locomotives.
Karyn also wanted to feature Dirt the Cat, the famous shop cat from the Nevada Northern on the rear platform looking back on the journey. While she was working on the model we received the sad news that Dirt had passed... Not surprisingly the NN received tens of thousands of condolences from Dirt's fans worldwide. Karyn sculpted Dirt from Sculpty Clay and added the necessary "dirt" with artists' acrylics.
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[@VinayKumar-cp9oe]

It's so really amazing work of reassembled model but sir what's measure of track in mm

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

The track is also made from wood. Measuring carefully… The inside of the rail to the inside of the opposite rail is roughly 50 mm. The rail itself measures roughly 3.75 mm… The caboose almost fits on a number one gage outdoor G scale track… But not well enough to call it a success. It will scoot nicely on the wooden tracks that comes with it! It’s in a league of its own!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hello! I guessed it was a standard gauge 4’ 8.5” (1371.6mm) gauge caboose in 1/2” scale. In other words 1/24 scale. The model track is 50mm. So some quick math: 50x24=1200. Or 171.6mm less than 1371.6mm. 171.6/24=7.15mm. So my guess was pretty close. 1:24 scale standard gauge.

[@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment]

Karyn's Caboose is a fitting tribute to Dirt. Rest In Peace Dirt. 😻 And mistakes merely add character and charm.

[@kenshores9900]

Very well put!

[@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment]

Thank you.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I sure felt bad to see Dirt pass.. He was an old friend.

[@Boy69Fly]

A wonderful tribute to Dirt the Cat. thank you Karyn, love you guys.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I think that Dirt the Cat will be missed by all that knew him or of him! I am hoping that his legacy will live on with the railroading community just as Rat Fink has for the hot rod groups.

[@pjasyl]

A cherished possession FOREVER! Granted mistakes happen with a project like this. With GREAT PATIENCE over time especially custom interior decoration PAID OFF! ECCELLENT tribute to DIRT sitting on the end of the caboose even down to his paw prints next to his food bowl! A FITTING TRIBUTE! It's his caboose now!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks for the kind words! Mistakes happen and lessons are learned... At least we hope! I can laugh about it now! :D

[@labnurse1]

There are no mistakes, just design choices. Loved that you included Dirt

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Mistakes are only learning experiences. This one is unique! LOL! Now it is a design! Thanks!!!

[@13thBear]

Karyn, we are “miniaturists.” We love love things in miniature. We build things in miniature. It’s what we do and who we are. Your caboose is marvelous. I, personally, love cabooses, too, especially wood cabooses, with offset cupolas, side door cabooses and drover cabooses.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I have always loved miniature things since I was a child! I was always on the lookout for tiny dolls and doll house furniture. The first tiny doll that caught my eye was a little plastic baby doll in a buggy for 10 cents on the toy rack at our local grocery store. The doll measured about 2 inches long and had movable arms and legs. Next came the Mattel Kiddle dolls. The teensy Jewelry Kiddles were my favorite! Of course, all of these dolls had to have houses! An old candy box, an old Montgomery Ward catalog, and a good imagination were the tools to create any housing accommodation for my dolls. Even into adulthood, I have been collecting miniatures. I have always loved a caboose! A train car with an "upstairs"! How cool is that?

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Karyn is a marvel at creating this caboose and its interior. Really cool. Karyn is the Master of the build and interior decorating.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I owe the actual design to R. Duck Locomotive Works! I merely put it together and adding a few of my own ideas! It was really fun!

[@jessicavanwagenen7776]

You both are a treasure to watch! I don’t really know much about trains other than my grandma retired from Union Pacific. She was able to purchase tickets to ride in either the 844 or the 4014 (she’s 92 now and can’t remember) in the 80’s which started fires on the ride. Another time my brother and I were literally thrown up onto a slowing Kennecott engine near Copperton one Saturday morning for a ride to Arthur by my dad😂 I love cabooses and I watch for the one off Bangerter near I80 every time I drive by. Thanks so much for taking us with you as you fool around ❤️

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Always nice to hear from our neighbors! The area around Copperton is really special for me, as my mom and her family lived in Lark for a while when she was around 8 years old. I have always loved the caboose! When I was a kid, I thought it was really cool to have a train car sith an upstairs! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!!

[@tomkibbe835]

Great model (and modeler) -- and a welcome relief from the scale and gauge efforts recently! Great job Karyn!!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!!

[@johncampbell6571]

Karyn, the homage to Dirt is perfectly fitting. You're talents are growing by leaps and bounds. Keep up the beautiful work. I would love to have 1/2 of your talent. I'm inspired to build that caboose as well. All I need is a spare $120.00 to get one. Where's that darned piggy bank.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I don’t now if it’s talent, or a way of life! LOL! Both of my parents were hobbyists… I grew up tinkering with different hobbies, all the way from crocheting, painting, model building ( cars), woodcarving, to macramé! Although I have always loved trains, modeling them is new. All of my other hobbies end up in the mix! Thanks!

[@richardp.nathhorst9317]

Karyn, The Caboose is a work or Art! What a beautiful scale model! Dirt the Cat is a perfect addition and a fit memorial!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks…. I miss him… he touched so many hearts!

[@Lcalvert66]

I love Karyn’s Caboose and what a fitting tribute to Dirt the cat! May he rest in peace! I can’t find the mistake on her caboose she did such a great job on it what a treasure! I love when she does the insides of things! I love diorama’s

[@ToyManTelevision]

Check Jonathan S. He spotted.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I can't get through you were video without crying. I lost both my rescue cats last year and it breaks my heart. When I die I don't want to see any of my family I hate my family I want to see all the Beloved cats and dogs I have lost over the years because they were the ones who loved me

[@ToyManTelevision]

One thing about animals, they love us unconditionally.

[@billpihl1]

Dale , you must live right or you are a VERY lucky guy to have a woman Like Karyn, that is such a great artest,companion, so funny and a great person to be around. Karyn the caboose is a work of art and such a nice touch putting in Dirt the cat. You guys always make my day every time you release a new video

[@tylerfrizzell7998]

You two are such a great inspiration to everyone who watches your shows! Keep up the great creative ideas, have a wonderful day. Thanks for the content and commentary. 😊

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

So glad to hear this! I grew up in a family of hobbyists. It is a great way to occupy the mind and hands in a positive way. Our aim is to inspire our viewers to enjoy whatever hobby interests they have. The main thing is to just have fun!!

[@jeffbrownlee9612]

Absolutely beautiful, Karyn! An fitting tribute wonderfully done.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

The last time we stopped to see Dirt, I had the feeling he wouldn’t have much longer… I felt bad when I learned the news. What a legacy!

[@ChristopherBrown-mq1lg]

Nicely done Karyn ,you did a great job on the caboose! Nice job making Dirt ! ( you put both ladders on the same side )

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

LOL! Correct! Dirt will continue to ride along insuring "Safety First"! Especially on my caboose!

[@davidkoehler136]

Karyn, you didn't go overboard, you just became a scale modeler

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Oh, I go overboard on a lot of things.. Modeling is only one! The hobby has been keeping me out of mischief for years!

[@davidkoehler136]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat I use it to keep my mind and hands working, besides the larger the scale the more detail it needs

[@robertemmons2260]

There it is! I knew that Karyn was going to get her the caboose, but I didn't know that she was going to get one that was personalized. Looks awesome! Loved the video. Thanks again!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

The option to have these personalized is what makes these great! What a wonderful gift idea!

[@iannarita9816]

Karyn, All Perlman of New York Central fame accused the Pennsylvania Railroad of being a wooden wheel railroad, stuck in past glories. (Before the Penn Central merger). Well you have a caboose with a glorious past. A real wooden wheel railroad. Thx again

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Awww… Thanks! Next weeks show will reinforce that! Thanks!!

[@jimkammerer5240]

YOU BOTH ARE TRUE CRAFTSMAN I APPRECIATE YOU BOTH AND I ENJOY THE VIDEO AND YOUR WORK AND THE FACT THAT YOU REMEMBER DIRT THE CAT. AWESOME GOOD PROJECT. THANK YOU BOTH. JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA 👌

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks for the kind words! Dirt the Cat was really special. I always detected an old and very wise old soul in that feline. He seemed to have the inner wisdom of an old train engineer. He will be missed!

[@garyacker7388]

"Dirt" is riding forever in the spot where I would want to ride for eternity. Great job Kayren! You guys always cheer me up. Teachers and extra points! I needed the points to pass the class and I can't find the mistakes! Love you guys.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Oh… There is a mistake! This makes the caboose uniquely mine… OOPS! I love riding in a caboose, and looking from the back. I thought it make a great place for Dirt. Not the end, necessarily. But a look back at all the lives he touched and will continue to touch. Quite a legacy for a shop cat!🥰

[@chiparooo]

Beautiful model. Really like the colors and customization. Thanks for sharing!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks for the kind words! These R. Duck models are fun to assemble!

[@beast1624]

AMAZING!! Karyn had MAD SKILL!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

LOL! You know me well! Thanks!! :D

[@cbgadget4740]

You Rock Karen, throughly enjoyed entire video You’ve done a awesome build Caboose are my favorite part of model railroading All trains need a caboose no matter what corporate thinks Thank you both for sharing this 😊👍😎

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I have always been fascinated by the caboose… I would even consider having one as a “retreat”… A place to meditate! LOL!

[@scottfw7169]

A sweet memorial to Dirt and a nice little sculpt. 😺

[@scottfw7169]

The paw prints! 😹

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! Dirt was a special cat... I met him about 8 years ago and became instant friends. I felt bad to hear that he passed.. His memory will continue at the Nevada Northern.

[@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877]

Great vidio, Love the way K moved the ladder to the left so you can see Dirt the Cat when the Cobosse is on display. Thanks for the coffee...

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Maybe it was Dirt.... The motto is Safety First... and with Dirt one never knows! He loved to be seen by the people visiting the Nevada Northern... The coffee is always ready! Thanks!!

[@sparky107107]

That caboose reminds me of the one inside the Colorado RR Museum, really nice job on it, inside and out. Sad about Dirt"s but fabulous tribute to the shop cat. I hope you guys can make it to the you tube meet and greet in May. 19-21.. Greely Colorado.. TSGMultimedia will be there and many other channels. Details are on my channel if interested, or you can contact John and Cyd for more info

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Maybe that’s where my paint theme came from… Something was inspiring for me. Dirt was always an inspiration. An old soul in a feline body. He will be missed. I know that we have some traveling planned… weather permitting!

[@mattmarks9935]

The rooftop ladders are on the same side and should be one on the left, one on the right. Very cool model and job. I liked the new intro, too.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

You are correct! LOL! A++++

[@johnburger3287]

Beautiful job Karyn. Your interiors are works of art. It is great that you memorialized Dirt it that way. I am so glad I got to meet him before he passed. We were there in September of 2021. Now for the mistake. Both roof ladders are on the same side of the car. They are normally (always?) on opposite corners.

[@georgeadams1853]

I saw that, and I thought it was odd that the model was designed that way, but that there was probably a reason for it. When they challenged us to find the mistake, that didn't even occur to me.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

You are correct! Thanks for the kind words… Dirt will be missed… But his spirit and memory will be there… Watching over the Nevada Northern Railway… Safety First!

[@rrrailservicehoscalemodelr4734]

That looks SO AWESOME! Great job Karyn! I love your creativity.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!!

[@edwardmccreery6392]

Once again - an excellent miniature model. Well done. Love the interior details …. and dirt.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! It was a fun build and an honor to recreate Dirt.

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Pretty cool video of this model of the Karyn’s Caboose. I have visited the Skunk Train yesterday in Fort Bragg, California. It wasn’t a very long ride. The tunnel at the Fort Bragg end of the heritage railroad had collapsed 10 years ago in 2013. The conductor mentioned that they are planning on opening the tunnel in the next couple years. So that would mean in 2025 it would be reopened for service when the repairs are done.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I want to ride that one one of these first days.. Our sister in law is from that area!

[@stevemellin5806]

A fantastic job .dirt would be proud. Have a great week.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!

[@Mike-tg7dj]

Nicely done. That's what my daughter does she puts her spin on the model. I don't think I would do this for the model of the Saturn V rocket carrying Apollo 11, but for some of her other models she adds to or takes away depending on what she wants to do. Karyn, there are no mistakes in modeling. What you have as a is a moment where you as a modeler are challenged to improves , adapt, and overcome the problem. I couldn't see her boo boos so in my book Karyn, you passed with flying colors. Congratulations.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Awwww… Thanks! I have assembled other laser cut wood models. I really find them fun to build!

[@dogyerf21]

Your caboose looks beautiful, so much detail.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! It was a fun build! I really enjoyed putting it together!

[@loispadgett6306]

Karyn it looks fabulous well done. The interer detail is awesome. Love that you added Dirt the cat as tribute to his life. I love my cabooses on my trains. Wish I could model in clay like you do just not my talent. Thanks for sharing it with us can't wait for more. GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! There is just something special about a caboose! Yes… I miss Dirt… What a legacy for a shop cat!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Cool memory of Dirt the cat.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I have so many… We had some nice “talks” and many visits. I will miss him dearly….

[@jonathans1191]

Well the obvious desrepenentcy I notice is the ladders are on the same side. Normally ladders are on opposite sides to each other. Otherwise in this case, tough patooy! Overall an absolute marvelous model!!! Great job Karyn!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

That is it! I noticed it too, just as the CA glue had set! LOL! Reading the instructions thoroughly also helps! LOL!!

[@ThatBIGTRAINGuy]

A really beautiful model, given the extra special Karyn touch. Amazing. Dirt is a lovely addition too ❤ I'm looking forward to seeing a bit of the Marysvale branch in July, and having the Rio Grande caboose to myself for two nights 😁

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!! I think Dirt would approve. You will be visiting my old homeland by seeing some of the old Marysvale branch line. The Big Rock Candy Mountain is one of my favorite spots… Lots of memories… I remember going there when I was very young… about 4. We had been camping at Bryce Canyon in my dad’s brand new Ford truck… The whole Highway 89 is quite scenic! I miss seeing the train along side of the highway…. After the Thistle mudslide destroyed the line in 1983, it was discontinued. We did a show about that. Do enjoy your stay!

[@ThatBIGTRAINGuy]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat Aww, nice memories. Yes, I saw your show some time ago, and watched it again just last week to show my parents where I'm going. I noticed you put the thumbnail to that show in your caboose! I'm really looking forward to seeing the area. I'm planning on hiring a bike and cycling up the canyon, seeing the tunnel, and I think on Google Earth I spotted the remains of a bridge just to the South of Caboose Village. Fun! I'm looking forward to it. Oh and I visited Bryce Canyon with my family in the 90s. Amazing!

[@eschnitger]

This is the best publicity that R Duck Locomotive Works could ask for, they should give you unlimited credit.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I’m just having fun building them! I hope others find their products just as enjoyable!

[@ratfink55]

Been waiting for this one Karen. Enjoyed watching this project come along on line too and it's just beautiful. By the way, don't worry about the ladder and it's roof platform. It will be our secret. ;)

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi Ken. We found an easy fix for the ladder situation. Ignore it. If that doesn’t work, then look at them all in a mirror! Hope you’re having a great day.

[@ratfink55]

@@ToyManTelevision Genius!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I can laugh about it now! It's okay... Dirt is there!!

[@gerrywood5325]

Karyn, you're my kind of lady. I was very disappointed when railroad companies decided to stop using cabooses on their trains, plus my wife and I have been together for 47 years and she had a cat when we got married. Since then, we have always had cats. Today we have 7 and they are all spoiled rotten.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

We, too, have a cat! We didn't plan on a cat, but our fur baby chose us! He just showed up one day and refused to leave. He was also very hungry. We have never been able to locate an owner. Even a microchip search has yet to come up with an owner! He has been with us a year and a half. He even picked his name, Charlie. We called him Mr. Kitty at first. We wanted to call him Mr. Cinders... But he didn't like that! I was talking to Dale about a pet guinea pig that my girls had to have years ago... I mentioned his name Charlie, and the cat responded! He came right over and has accepted that name ever since! Having a Shop Cat is now popular! But I will miss seeing Dirt when we visit the Nevada Northern!

[@tomklock568]

This is so great! What a fun project and well done. Mistakes show us our ever growing need for losing our perfectionism! Ha ha! Always loved seeing old Dirt in your videos. In kitty cat heaven now.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

LOL! This mistake is going to haunt me every time I look at this caboose! LOL! I just point it out… Hey! Check out this blunder! LOL! But, ya know? I learned!!! After all, nothing or no one is perfect! Even Dirt! His little imperfections made him unique, thus perfect! That would go for us all! Keep on truckin’… Even on a train!

[@love4uand4me]

Hahahaha...cabeese! I enjoyed this video Nice joy Karyn with the caboose, and I think it's perfect in spite of your mistake in which I didn't find. Thanks for sharing this video! Leandras Jones Jr.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Well??? For those that know me well, a mistake such as this one would be expected! Next time! Thanks for watching!

[@acox3527]

Oh wow nice neat job Karyn wow aweee that's cute great tribute to Dirt lil cat

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I thought the world of Dirt! I made friends with him the first time we met! He reminded me of this old wise train engineer in a cat's body.. Some kind of knowledge behind those eyes. I will miss him, but know that his legend will carry on at the Nevada Northern!

[@liamwright3037]

I love the work on the caboose very nice. 10 out of 10

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!1

[@vettebecker1]

Looks amazing, hopefully you can use it in a yard for the garden railroad

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

If I were to use it in the yard for the garden railroad, it would last about one day... Especially if it were to get damp or wet! Remember... These laser-cut wood models are made from very thin plywood. Many of the parts are held together with white glue. The paint used to cover the caboose is not weatherproof. These are just models. Just like building a model car from a kit. Some models are for display only. I do have a shelf where my caboose will be displayed! As far as paring it with the trains on the layout, it won't look quite right. It's "different"... Thicker rails and squared-off parts would be a giveaway that this is a model. However.... I really love putting these together! Just like any puzzle, challenging and fun! The end result is satisfying!

[@briandarrah7303]

Love the details especially Dirt the cat. The interior looks like it was done by a woman who is the conductor of the train and wanted a little bit of home away from home while she's working for the railway. Excellent job, just beautiful.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

You nailed it! Dirt was like an old friend… He will be sorely missed. I will always remember our friendship… An honor to have him part of my “crew”! Thanks!

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Dale and Karyn, great vid, love the Catboose, or should it be Capous? So great how you made the Caboose into a commemorative artefact for Dirt the locomotive shop cat? Absolutely fabulous.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

At first, I was going to just assemble the kit… Then I decided to paint it. I was just assembling the trucks to the floor when I received word of Dirts passing. I stopped in the middle of my mess grabbed the Sculpty Clay and began to model Dirt… I knew just where he would “ride” on my model… He belongs there… along with my heart. He stole that. Thanks!

[@vincenthuying98]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat such a beautiful thing you did Karyn, I’m sure Dirt loves it!

[@paulevans3261]

Well done... Dirt fits very nicely!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!!

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

All 👍👍's and Big Toes Up on Karyn's Caboose! I 'wood' love to build an 1865 Duck Billed roofed passenger car! They are Sooo unique!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

No “toes up” just yet! More modeling to do! I really want that passenger car!!

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat-I have a van that I live in that I would love to make it look like an old-time 1865 passenger railroad car! I did build an old Pullman Coach on the box of a 1972 Ford pickup truck with curved windows, red curtains with gold tie-backs, an oval window, clerstory windows that actually opened and a small working potbelly stove inside. The wood outer skin was walnut stained mahogany so shiny that you could see your face in it! It was sooo cute but it weighed a thousand pounds! I used the wrong woods to build it! This next one I will build it with Cedar and thin plywood mainframes for strength and lightweighness!! I also have to have Solar panels built-into the roof with clear plastic sheeting over them. Still trying to figure that out how to build it in my head! Part of the roof will have a cupola on it too! Can you imagine what that would look like?!

[@dennisamidon171]

Sorry about Dirt the cat .I watched that show you made.the caboose looks good did a good job on it .

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Dirt sure touched a lot of lives. I think he will be to the Nevada Northern Railway as Rat Fink is to the hot rod world… His memory will continue! Building the caboose was a lot of fun!

[@modelmantstewart1292]

Hey Karen you done a wonderful job it turned out beautiful

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!!

[@ariamperez6823]

That's a dapper lookin caboose.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Super cool caboose!!!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!!

[@chuchuchip]

Well I'm impressed with the detail.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Fun build for sure

[@Fedora5957]

Well, Mrs Toy Mam you sure did an excellent job on the crummy, love the weathered red color!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank you!! All the comforts of home!

[@TheKruizr]

I can't see any mistakes, looks great to me! 😊👍

[@ToyManTelevision]

Several people have spotted it… the ladders are on the same (right) side. One should be on the left..

[@jabyrdlip]

Per instructions: "Take note of the position of the handrails at each end of your caboose. Brake wheel post should always be on left side of face." - RDuck Document But it still is a beautiful construct. On to the next model.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

LOL! Yeah… I read that right after the CA glue set… LOL!! Unique… One of a kind… Just like me! My brake wheel has been in the wrong location for years… Yes! On to the nest model!

[@alanb287]

Very nice!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!!

[@garyslentzii2796]

What a beautiful caboose, very nice inside for Dirt. The only thing I see is that one chain is either shorter or longer than the other, nahhh 🤣 It's Perfect!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Ooops! Short-chained again! The ladder and brake wheel is on the wrong side.. Dirt is watching anyway…

[@davidwayneprins]

I honestly thought it was a wooden caboose on G gauge trucks and was therefore actual rolling stock. I love the tribute to Dirt. As for Karyn's "happy accident", I'm guessing one of the catwalks is upside down. (and yes, I'm deliberately quoting Bob Ross).

[@bobgevert]

Beautifully done Karen!! Dirt looks very happy!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! Dirt was happy. He had the best home and a railway he could be proud of.

[@terielrand8344]

Love Dirt and the full interior!

[@jimkammerer5240]

YOU DO YOU AND HAVE FUN BOTH YOU DALE AND KAREN PLEASE ENJOY YOUR SCREWING AROUND TIME. JIM K FROM PHILLY WAY .

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Always!! Thanks!!

[@jimdavis3913]

Very nice job, what talent.look forward to more models to be done.thank you.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! There’s more! Keep posted!

[@Bigboy4018]

What a tribute to Dirt! Well done Karyn.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Awwww… Thanks! Dirt was a special cat. I really believe there was an old soul in that feline… A sense of wisdom in those eyes… His spirit will be part on the Nevada Northern Railway for the eternities… He sure stole my heart.

[@kenshores9900]

Mistake? If Dale can’t readily see it sitting close, I surely won’t see it with my bad eye sight. Besides it just adds character to the piece. Like how you made the wooded trucks look like metal. You are both gifted individuals.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Serendipity… Some of it just “worked out”. The mistake makes me laugh! Character! LOL! Thanks! :D

[@paultrains3336]

You guys have too much fun.... did you ever think of putting LED lighting in it it's about the only thing that Caboose doesn't have 👍🏻😸👍🏻

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I am working on a light for the inside! I am just deciding where to put it! LOL!!

[@davidpaul8289]

Nice memorial to Dirt the Cat. Love it.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks…. Dirt was a great friend!

[@iangerahty3422]

There are no mistakes merely happy accidents. I endorse all the other plaudits. ❤

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! This one is definitely a hoot! Thanks for watching! :D

[@fastmail55]

Now that's a caboose!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!

[@thomaswaldridge3759]

Awesome build

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!! It was a lot of fun!!

[@davidkoehler136]

love it

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

I think you did a wonderful job on constructing your caboose 👍👍

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! They are a fun build! Do check them out! R. Duck Locomotive Works!

[@ChrisK-LTC]

The ladder and brake wheel are reversed on the non-cupola side. That being said, it's still a beautiful model. Very nice work and very nice including Dirt.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I guess that I will have to always run it backwards and with 2 mirrors! Just like me.. Can’t tell if I’m coming or going sometimes! Thanks!!

[@Santafefrank]

Thanks 😊

[@ZIGZAG12345]

Fantastic attention to detail!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!!!

[@duanewhite3275]

Great build. Dirt looks great also.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! Dirt will be missed.

[@OtterCreek]

Awesome job Karyn!

[@kenshores9900]

A good tribute.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!

[@dougcostello9064]

Nice work! 👍

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!! :D

[@TheLocutus70]

No mistakes, only happy accidents. - Bob Ross. 🙂

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! For those who know me well..... Well???? It is now my caboose officially!!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Great work, keep them coming

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks!!

[@jameskubajak9628]

I didn't notice the mistake Karyn was referring to until she showed the caboose roof: the ladders to the roof walk are on the same side. My dad is a modeler and is modeling the mid to late 1920's, so I have a good idea how the roof walks on a caboose looks like. However, I thought the end markers second color was white, not green!🤔 Nice job, though!🤗 By the way, I think Dirt the Cat has fans world wide! Didn't the Nevada Northern Railroad Museum have visitors from Europe just to come to see Dirt? That cat really put East Ely, Nevada on the map!😺

[@royreynolds108]

Marker lights have only one defined designated color--red to the rear. The other colors can be white, green, or yellow; it depends on the railroad. When on the road and a train pulls into a siding and the switch is thrown back to the main, the markers are turned so the red lenses are not to the rear indicating the train is in the clear.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

As long as the red is facing the rear and on the side lamp... for obvious reasons... Yup! The ladder and one side of the roof walk ended up on the wrong side. The instructions make that clear, and I read that right after the glue set! OOOPS!!! So, there it is!

[@saxonrulesrock]

Wow! So awesome Love your channel

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thanks! Enjoy!!

[@odoffroader]

What a nice tribute!

[@johnjornod6429]

Well I am not an advanced Cabeese person so maybe that is why I can't see the mistake. I looked for something inside out but see nothing. I just see a well done over the top model. Karyn Your Caboose is awesome!!!! I Love It!

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Awwww Thanks!! I feel better now!!

[@deathwishdrang1780]

.that thing is beautiful Karyn, wow! And, not only are there no cabooses anymore, a 3 mile long train will have just 1 crew member..if you live next to train tracks, you may want to buy a biohazard suit Do not hump, lol, its a beautiful job, next job for you, how about a full size cabooose for the back yard? Hmmm? Hmmm?

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

I have seriously thought about ordering an outdoor shed and having it constructed as a caboose and putting in the yard… But the question is where? It’s not off the table yet, and the person who will be most surprised will be Dale himself! You have given me inspiration! My caboose could double as a fallout shelter… as an explanation!

[@deathwishdrang1780]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat omgosh brilliant! a couple of sheds, a clever foundation for the chassis & trucks...i live in an apartment building, I have a parking space, I wonder...oh thank you for an idea....

[@Santafefrank]

Very nice Thanks

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!!!!

[@ComerProductions193]

Love the dirt the car memorial also you messed up the ladders the are both on the same side they should alternate even though that it’s still a great model very much enjoyed

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Yup! You are correct! Dirt will make sure nothing goes wrong on this caboose!

[@robertdavies5501]

Really nice job , keep it up ❤️❤️👍👍 Here in Australia we also have FRED,s also known as BOG,S😁😁😁

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Yeah... A FRED or a BOGS just isn't the same as a caboose IMHO! Would love to see Australia someday!

[@robertweldon7909]

Ya the ladders, brake wheels, and step to side roof walks, are all to the same side/s, and should be opposed? Karyn, no matter the "mistakes" (?) This may be the best project, which you have done, right down to "Dirt" The kit is super, your making it your own takes it over the top. Super video, was I right?

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Yup! You are correct! I learned too! This was a fun project all the way around!

[@markfinancial9866]

Wonderful

[@brucec954]

Love your interiors. I would be tempted to turn the wheels from hardwood on a lathe.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Lots of work! Laser cut wood is a newer concept and it’s own unique thing. My dad was a woodcarver… This reminds me of some of his work!

[@154Colin]

Karyn you did a finominal job❗👍😱

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Thank You!!!

[@154Colin]

@@karynfelix-the-Cat welcome

[@joesask857]

very nice

[@mattomon1045]

on reail Cabooses, the interior wall are painted apple green, becouse it don't show the dirt and reflect the light well ! I'm sorry to hear about Dirt the Cat.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup.. generally green… we have been told green was cheaper. I think your answer is more likely.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Yes... or as I call it, "Sea-Sick Green", LOL! I was going to paint this interior pink with flower-power flowers and a couple of peace signs! JK! The stove ended up black and not avocado green.... All Joking aside... Yes... Lots of hearts were broken and many a tear was shed learning about Dirt's passing. He was amazing....

[@pancake2662]

Carpenters don't make mistakes it is what it is.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

That’s right!!