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North Billerica, MA on Jun 15, 2012

Train Caboose Bunk Bed

I live with a bunch of train fanatics, so built the boys a train caboose bunk bed. I used an HO scale model railroad caboose as the model, and designed it from the inside out, as I went along, using twin mattress measurements as a guide. The electrical work was done by my husband..

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There are secret compartments under the removable bottoms of the cubbies.
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Kelly Lahaina, HI

This is amazing! Super cute. I bet the kids love it.

on Jun 15, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy Rhodes C Bessemer, AL

You are wonderful parents to do all this work for your children. It could not be nicer. God bless loving parents that the children might follow in their parent's footsteps.

on Jun 15, 2012 · Like 0
Becky H Tampa, FL

What an original idea and so beautifully executed. I do hope the boys have thanked you a hundred times over for such a loving gift.

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Rachel Greathouse Design Alpharetta, GA

very cool!

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Jan C Duluth, GA

That is awesome and very cool!

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Amanda Orem, UT

Wow, love the details!

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Steve D Las Vegas, NV

Awesome work, nicely executed.

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Joyce J

GReat idea

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Susan Cary, NC

looks awesome!!!

on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

oh my gosh this is amazing! the children are so lucky to have wonderful parents like you!

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
Barb J Saint Louis, MO

I would have LOVED something like this when I was a kid...

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
Diane B Dublin, GA

Quite an accomplishment. Creative, function and just plain fabulous!

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
Patty S Sturgeon Bay, WI

KEEEEUUUTE!! great kid hideout.

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
Woodbridge Environmental ... Colonia, NJ

What I like about this whole project, not only that its really neat, but that it appears that your children played a part in helping you construct it! That is what makes memories for a lifetime!

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 1
Nancy C Baltimore, MD

wow that is awesome... truly.... now what I am trying to figure out is... once the beds were in place... are the cubbies sort of a headboard? accessable? just trying to figure out the layout with mattress's in place but this is truly great.. NICE WORK!!

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
Meg S Arlington Heights, IL

how great! Love the idea and the end product is amazing! lucky kids for sure!

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

Way better than the race car beds from the store. You two are the greatest parents for making your kids so happy. It will also help them want to go to bed at night!

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 2
Shannon A Lawrenceville, GA

I love this... Very creative.

on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
Ellen V North Billerica, MA

Thanks! The inside, lower bunk is accessible from both short ends. The cubbies are along the outside long wall. The false bottoms of the cubbies are just above the mattress height.

on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Wow. Absolutely amazing!

on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

must be hard trying to change the sheets. I'll bet you can't wait until they're old enough to do it on their own :)

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 0
Marie Clemson, SC

would you be willing to share your plans for this project? I would love to build this for my sons. :)
penguingirl25@yahoo.com is my email.
Thanks!
Marie

on Feb 01, 2013 · Like 0
Ellen V North Billerica, MA

Sorry, I don't have plans; I just made it up as I went along. I started with the dimensions of a twin-sized mattress and built out from there.

on Feb 04, 2013 · Like 0
Marie Clemson, SC

OK- thanks Ellen! I appreciate you getting back to me!

on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 0
Forestine M Santee, SC

WOW. My grandson would have loved this. He is turning 15 this summer and has gone from trains to corvettes.

on Mar 09, 2013 · Like 0

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