# Train Car Stays Source: https://campinglajunta.com/train-car-stays/ Updated: 2026-10-06 ## Cool Railcar Glamping Stays in La Junta, Colorado — Sleep Inside a Historic Caboose! There’s no hotel quite like ours — because ours isn’t a hotel. Or a motel. It’s The Cool Caboose & Wonderful Waycar! It’s a collection of lovingly restored and creatively reimagined cool historic railcars, each one a one-of-a-kind retreat right on the Colorado high plains. La Junta is a train town, and If you’ve ever wanted to experience the golden age of American rail travel, this is your chance! [Reserve a Railcar Stay](https://www.campspot.com/book/la-junta) ### The Cool Caboose! — 1928 A.T.&S.F. Railroad Caboose Step aboard The Cool Caboose!: Our iconic 1928 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad caboose, fully restored into a one-of-a-kind vacation rental. Inside, you’ll find a full bath and shower, a partial kitchen, and all the character of a genuine piece of American railroad history. History buffs, families, and couples all agree — a night in the Caboose is an experience unlike anything else. *“They have thought of everything for a really fun stay in the Cool Caboose! So much more fun than a standard hotel room! Well worth the price.”* — Guest, March 2026 *“Great location to explore Bent’s Old Fort, Koshare Museum, and the canyon country south of La Junta. One can even stay in a caboose, which is wonderfully decorated.”* — Guest, March 2026 [![A metal dinosaur statue stands in front of a wooden fence and a parked red Santa Fe railway caboose.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9824-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9824-Medium.jpeg) [![Interior of a narrow living space featuring a brown leather armchair, a sofa, and a wood-burning stove.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9793-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9793-Medium.jpeg) [![A spherical, perforated ceiling light casting rays onto the walls of a dimly lit room with a vintage metal stove below.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9792-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9792-Medium.jpeg) [![A brown leather sofa positioned in front of a wooden wall unit inside a camper.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9789-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9789-Medium.jpeg) [![A red Santa Fe railroad caboose at night with a small, glowing street lamp in front.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9787-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9787-Medium.jpeg) [![A single chair facing a window in a small, wood-paneled room.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9765-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9765-Medium.jpeg) [![A small, wood-paneled sleeping berth with a blue mattress and a packaged bedding set.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9764-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9764-Medium.jpeg) [![A curtain printed with an illustration of a steam train covering a window in a wood-paneled room.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9762-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9762-Medium.jpeg) [![A toilet with a high-mounted wooden water tank and a patterned seat in a tiled bathroom.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9760-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9760-Medium.jpeg) [![Bathroom vanity with a brass sink, mosaic tile backsplash, and a large sunburst mirror, illuminated by a spiral ceiling light.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9759-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9759-Medium.jpeg) [![A bed framed by wooden shelving with a stained-glass window depicting a steam train centered above the headboard.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9757-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9757-Medium.jpeg) [![A bed with a blue blanket inside a train-style cabin, featuring a decorative stained glass window and wood paneled walls.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9756-Medium.jpeg)](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9756-Medium.jpeg) ### The Wonderful Waycar! — 1930 A.T.&S.F. Railroad Caboose The newest addition to our railcar collection, our 1930 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Waycar, has taken a place of pride at the campground entrance, hanging out with our giant T-Rex sculpture. “Waycar” is another word for “caboose”, and ours is wonderful – and seriously cool, with beautiful tile, gorgeous glass block from the Czech Republic, and a custom Murphy bed/couch. As cool as The Cool Caboose! – and completely different! - #### The Frontier Zephyr 1954 C.B.&Q. Vista-Dome Streamliner Our third railcar reimagineering is well underway. 236 dome railcars were built pre-Amtrak, and this will be the first and only in the country to be turned into stationary lodging! This 1954 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Vista-Dome streamliner lounge/sleeper passenger railcar is being transformed into an extraordinary overnight experience. Pre-Amtrak in its glory days, this iconic car is moving down the track to welcome guests. Stay tuned — the Frontier Zephyr is coming soon! - #### The Loco-Motive! 1949 EMD F7-A Locomotive The most powerful of our railcar collection, our 1949 Electro-Motive Division (of General Motors) F7-A locomotive will soon become only the second locomotive in the country to be turned into stationary lodging. It sits proudly on a platform mound at the very back of the campground, patiently waiting its turn to be reimagined into the coolest locomotive you will ever sleep in, decorated in "Peruvian Steampunk"! Stay tuned for a 2027 opening.... - #### The Wonderful Waycar! 1930 A.T.&S.F. Caboose The newest addition to our railcar collection, our 1930 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Waycar, has taken a place of pride at the campground entrance, hanging out with our giant T-Rex sculpture. "Waycar" is another word for "caboose", and ours will be wonderful - and seriously cool, with beautiful tile, gorgeous glass block from the Czech Republic, and a custom Murphy bed/couch. Opening in May, 2026! Contact us for current availability and details. [Book Now](https://www.campspot.com/book/la-junta) - #### The Frontier Zephyr 1954 C.B.&Q. Vista-Dome Streamliner Our second railcar reimagineering is well underway. 236 dome railcars were built pre-Amtrak, and this will be the first and only in the country to be turned into stationary lodging! This 1954 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Vista-Dome streamliner lounge/sleeper passenger railcar is being transformed into an extraordinary overnight experience. Pre-Amtrak in its glory days, this iconic car is moving down the track to welcome guests. Stay tuned — the Frontier Zephyr is coming soon! [Book Now](https://www.campspot.com/book/la-junta) - #### The Loco-Motive! 1949 EMD F7-A Locomotive The most powerful of our railcar collection, our 1949 Electro-Motive Division (of General Motors) F7-A locomotive will soon become only the second locomotive in the country to be turned into stationary lodging. It sits proudly on a platform mound at the very back of the campground, patiently waiting its turn to be reimagined into the coolest locomotive you will ever sleep in, decorated in "Peruvian Steampunk"! Stay tuned for a 2027 opening.... [Book Now](https://www.campspot.com/book/la-junta) ![A cozy wooden room with a hammock, bunk beds, framed pictures on the wall, a sun decoration on the ceiling, and sunlight streaming through a door with a window.](https://campinglajunta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cool-Caboose8-scaled.jpg) ### All Railcar Stays Include - Check-in: 2:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM - Full access to all campground amenities - On-site parking Don’t miss the working O-Scale model train layout in our campground office — a must-see for railroad fans of all ages. Ask about it at check-in. [Reserve a Railcar Stay](https://www.campspot.com/book/la-junta)