In Russia no surprise Unique house made out of an old railroad car. However, Old Luggage Van and even for our country looks very unusual. After all, this cozy cottage, located in the county of Cornwall, is made from a railroad car, built in Victorian England.
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Old Luggage Van - Cottages in a vintage Train Wagon |
History buffs can learn more about it by its serial number - 1353. Those who wish to conduct its own investigation, they will know that this car was built in 1896, then it was used for forty years on the railway - first as a coach, then as freight, and in the end - as a mail. In 1932, it wrote off, but not destroyed. For many years he was somewhere in the vaults of the rail services in Cornwall, while it did not pay attention to local fans of old trains. This car enthusiast bought decommissioned and restored it himself, turning in a cozy cottage. And the interior of this home is made completely in the style of the Victorian and Edwardian era, when the car is still actively used for its intended purpose. From modern items here can be found only plumbing, microwave and television. Inside the house, put a tiny kitchen, shower and toilet. A single room in a guest bed, comfortable chairs, a wardrobe and a desk. It's amazing how much stuff to put there, given that the area of the car is only 18 square meters, despite the fact that its width does not exceed 3 m. In winter caravan is heated by electrical heating or original wood stove. Perfect for a country house, where you can spend a wonderful weekend! communications at home there, so there is no need in the trenches, and trays of heating is not required, unlike most other conventional homes.
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Old Luggage Van - Cottages in a vintage Train Wagon |
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