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Platform1346, Tennessee, USA

Nestled in the wilderness, this incredible train conversion, known as Platform1346, sits at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tenessee. A carriage from the Second World War, it's been transformed into luxury accommodation with a chic Scandi twist.
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Platform1346, Tennessee, USA

Platform1346, Tennessee, USA

Platform1346, Tennessee, USA

Cargo Wagon, Segovia, Spain

Cargo Wagon, Segovia, Spain

Cargo Wagon, Segovia, Spain

Cargo Wagon, Segovia, Spain

The Old Railway Station, West Sussex, UK

The Old Railway Station in West Sussex, UK, is a boutique hotel boasting four exquisitely-preserved Pullman cars. Built in 1892 and formerly home to Petworth Railway Station, the building and its carriages have been lovingly restored.
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The Old Railway Station, West Sussex, UK

The Old Railway Station, West Sussex, UK

The hotel also consists of the former station building and ticket hall, which contain living spaces and further bedrooms. The waiting area has a roaring fire and a 20-foot vaulted ceiling, offering guests an elegant place to sit back and relax.
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The Old Railway Station, West Sussex, UK

Skipwith Station, Yorkshire, UK

Skipwith Station, Yorkshire, UK

Skipwith Station, Yorkshire, UK

Skipwith Station, Yorkshire, UK

The Carriage, Castle Douglas, UK

The Carriage, Castle Douglas, UK

The Carriage, Castle Douglas, UK

The Carriage, Castle Douglas, UK

Sturgeon Bay Caboose Home, Wisconsin, USA

Sturgeon Bay Caboose Home, Wisconsin, USA

Sturgeon Bay Caboose Home, Wisconsin, USA

An impressive two floors are squeezed into this tiny caboose. With an elevated seating area and built-in storage, it utilises the pocket-sized space as best as possible.
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Sturgeon Bay Caboose Home, Wisconsin, USA

Edwardian railway carriage, Wales, UK

Edwardian railway carriage, Wales, UK

The Edwardian carriage features access to the coastal footpath, plus front and back verandas, where you can sit and watch Europe's largest colony of bottle-nosed dolphins swim in the bay.
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Edwardian railway carriage, Wales, UK

Edwardian railway carriage, Wales, UK

Station House, Telford, UK

Station House, Telford, UK

Station House, Telford, UK

Station House, Telford, UK

Detached bungalow, West Sussex, UK

This three-bedroom detached property in Bognor Regis, UK, looks like a pretty regular house. However, it's hiding a surprising secret inside...
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Detached bungalow, West Sussex, UK

Detached bungalow, West Sussex, UK

Detached bungalow, West Sussex, UK

The spacious master bedroom is located in the second carriage, offering ample room for a double bed and large dressing table. The room's white-wash interior creates a light and bright interior, for a modern take on railway chic.
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The Old Station, Norfolk, UK

The Old Station, Norfolk, UK

The Old Station, Norfolk, UK

The Old Station, Norfolk, UK

You can also rent out the converted station waiting rooms, which feature a country-style kitchen, relaxing lounge area and the original platform, which has been turned into a decking area.
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Seaboard Coastline Caboose, North Carolina, USA

This renovated train caboose is located in the mountains on a 65-acre buffalo ranch. The 1960's train has been completely renovated to create a characterful family home.
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Seaboard Coastline Caboose, North Carolina, USA

Seaboard Coastline Caboose, North Carolina, USA

Seaboard Coastline Caboose, North Carolina, USA

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