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Old 17-02-2019, 10:34 PM
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Caboose 'OutSide' Measurements are as follows:

Length = 2m Includes 12v led outside rear light
Width = 1,270mm Includes outside Shelves, great to put small tools, drinks, Ph Etc on, day or night !
Height = Max 2,330mm
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Alu Tracks = 3 meters in length, keep in mind the Caboose overhang each end approx 200mm & a very minimum 600mm for door opening clearance. So a very minimum space required length wise is 4 meters. But with that in mind the way it is in situ for here, the Caboose does block some sky to my South, no prob for me seeing I have Gum Trees there - If you need view in the direction the Caboose opens, then I would suggest a space of 5 meters; hence: Height measurement above given.

In addition: Will need an extra length of Track to do so, no problem, the tracks used are the most common supplied for Auto Gate Opening systems and are available just a few kilometers from here, think $40 a 3mtr length if memory serves, cut that in half and you have an extra 1.5 mtrs of travel away from scope...
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Inside measurements are:

Height = 2,000mm
Width = 800mm max
Length = approx 1,500

Additional pics for a closer look inside.
A couple of shelves with room for more and a larger one can double as a Lappy Table - may need remove the very low board I have at bottom (I used for gear) this will allow a comfortable chair to fit with a little room to squeeze pass or pull chair in after ? Hang a dark sheet over the Door opening, no light to the scope area
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