I’ve written before about living in a bus, but why not try living in a caboose? This treasure came up on the local craigslist page the other day. Here’s a link to the ad, and I’ve included the picture — those postings tend to die off after a while and this one is too good to leave behind:

Looks like quite the place. A little spiffier than the last caboose I set foot in, that’s for sure. Here’s what they say about it:

Great for guest house or cottage.Caboose is currently located in North Bay Ontario, Originally ordered by the Temiskimang & Northern Ontario Railroad in 1939 now Ontario Northland. Built by the Hamilton Steel Car Co. It was ordered as a passenger car to go North from North Bay as there was no passenger trains going north back then, all passengers had to ride in the caboose of the freight trains. Inside is restored to its original state including colors, Floor replaced and insulated with 2 layers of styrofoam SM, Benches, bunks and conductors desk were stripped and redone. Comfortabally sleeps 6 all year long, even in -40 weather. Well insulated when built, warms up fast. All lights work, lots of recipiticals, cable TV and telephone. I have not finished the bathroom and shower, but there is room and easily done.(50,000lb) Van body lifts off wheels, moved it there with a low boy Transport and a crane lift at each location (same crane two lifts). Wheels, (14,000lbs each of 2) tracks, ties and crossing lights moved with a boom truck so all in all no big deal but that all depends on how far, and where it is going. My cost to move it was $1300.00 but that was years ago.