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don_albrecht on Nov 4, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Privately-Owned Rail Cars

I never wanted one to go anywhere, I've always wanted one for a tiny house / social space on my property. They always struck me as a perfect option for a unique cabin. I know there are old rail car hotels, but I've never seen one that epitomizes the pullman luxury.

UIUC_06 on Nov 4, 2022 | [–]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Station_(restaurant)

TrevorJ on Nov 4, 2022 | [–]

A couple generations ago it was not uncommon for people in rural areas to buy old boxcars from the railroad for this purpose. My grandfather did it.

mauvehaus on Nov 4, 2022 | [–]

Prior art: The Boxcar Children.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boxcar_Children

Not to be confused with the yet to be written The Bockscar Children, which would be a bleaker series altogether.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar

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