Well, it came to me while I was in the room where I do my best thinking.
I have wanted to see how small of a caboose I could make. Maybe 10 feet. Not just an outhouse on wheels, but a multi-functional caboose. So I grabbed the closest dirty napkin, and then the ink ran!
The words you can’t read are ladder, folding seat, folding desk, and I think combination seat and Portapotty.
I’m off and running
Lou Luczu said: I’m off and running
Try IMODIUM! 
Tain’t funny, McGee! I had that too, recently!
Fibber McGee and Molly 50’s radoi
Really nice paint - -and decals
excellent job looks “store-bought”
Bill
Thanks, Bill. I assume you mean my other post about the CNJ Caboose?
Yes
I sorta lost track of where i was when I posted
must be gettin old or something
Bill
Yes Sir, especially if you remember 'ol Fibber!
Got my kit today. Ready to do it.
This is to be the world’s smallest fully functional caboose!
Lou Luczu said:
Got my kit today. Ready to do it.
This is to be the world’s smallest fully functional caboose!
Than we expect to hear the flush and the tinkle
Watching… waiting… Woah, 3 weeks have gone by! You OK, Lou?
I am sorry if anyone other than myself is disappointed in my progress, but life got in the way.
First, my Dad at 95 got so bad he couldn’t take care of himself. Then 2 weeks ago he passed away. I mentioned it somewhere on another post and got many condolences for which I am very grateful. So I have not felt much like doing any hobby work at all. Now I am into lawyers and paperwork.
In a little bit watch for my new topic under “Prototypes”. I will tell the tale of my weekly trips to the Wilmington & Western Railroad for “Railroad 101” classes every Thursday night. A 2 hour drive that has kept me moving forward.
Lou
I have finally gotten back into the buildin’ mode. Let me say up front this turned out NOTHING like I imagined.
So here is the basic frame. I cut down the side pieces (truck frame) from a Bobber Caboose.
Then I cut up both the length and width:
Glued it all together and tried to cover the imperfections:
Laid out the interior. Hmmm not much privacy for the privy.
Here you can see the shortened frame, and steps on one end only:
All together and painted and lettered.
"Wait, Al, you ever get the feelin’ we’re bein’ watched?
Ah, he’s jest admiring the new paint job!
So this was supposed to be the world’s smallest caboose, but it didn’t turn out that way. At least I got it done before the next contest!
Come take a look, it will be at the 2015 Drag & Brag!
Glad to see it done
Nice job Lou, Can’t wait to see it at the D&B!