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Couple buys old WW2 railway train car and converts it into incredible tiny home
A historic railway train car + an artistic couple = this uniquely beautiful tiny home.
Rose Ann Dabu
03.08.23

You’ve probably seen many tiny houses, and each one of them has a story to tell.

It’s fascinating to learn about their origins and know that some of them even came from the most unexpected things.

Just like this couple’s cozy home.

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Dan and Annabel are happily living in their stunning tiny house.

Their abode is not just beautiful, but a big part of it is historic. It’s because it’s a World War 2 railway train carrier.

Yup, you read that right. According to Dan, he bought it from a guy in Nebraska.

“It has become our little dream oasis.”

This is how Dan described how the railway train car turned. The hard work and creativity he and Annabel put into remodeling it to make it their home were all worth it.

Thankfully, they gave a tour of their house and let everyone witness the beauty of it.

The first thing you’ll surely notice is their superb roof.


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Dan shared that he had the urge to make such a modification because of a neighbor who persuaded him to cut a hole in the roof of the old train car.

Their house gets adequate light and is well-ventilated because of this roof. It likewise includes windows that they can close at any time.

Aside from the beauty of their home, you’ll appreciate how relaxing and classic it is.


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When they’re inside, they can always glance at the lush trees outside.

Even though they modified the carrier, the couple made sure to preserve some of its original features.

They did not paint it and instead left it in its original state.

If the outside is lovely, what’s inside will captivate you more.


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Dan stated that they also didn’t change some things on the interior. Their goal was to make it feel like their house has been there for a long time.

Apart from that, a few of the furnishings they added to the house are also historic to retain its vintage vibe. It has a glass bottle light panel, which was created using antique minibar bottles.

This lovely couple also made sure to create a practical kitchen.


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It’s filled with the appliances they need without compromising too much space. It also has cabinets and a highly functional sink that will surely catch your attention.

It features a sliding cover that can be used if they have some dishes but are in a hurry and don’t have time to wash them.

Visiting their bathroom is like entering another world.


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It’s so beautiful, and it has tiles that look like mermaid scales. It likewise features a mirrored ceiling with a stunning chandelier.

Since Dan and Annabel are theatrical, they put a stunning medicine cabinet that looks like a fireplace in their bathroom. It can be noticed that it is connected to a vent that works as their bathroom fan. How beautiful!

Can you imagine the comfort you’ll get when you soak in their bathtub while staring at the chandelier and their fireplace-like medicine cabinet?

When asked about the money they spent on this masterpiece, Dan just gave a range.


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“I’d say between $25,000 and $30,000,” he stated.

They claim that the train car is already included in this figure.

Dan and Annabel truly did a terrific job.


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They said that they wanted to create something beautiful in the world, and they undoubtedly accomplished it while they also run their business, which is a shoe school. Hats off to them!

Their little abode is one-of-a-kind, and it’s truly a place that everyone would appreciate visiting.

Watch the full house tour video below!

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