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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 11, 2019 14:30:37 GMT
I always loved the idea of a Drive-In type of hamburger joint. That's why when Brian asked me if I would be interested in doing the auto thread for OGF I jumped up and said yes. The idea of a "car hop" came to me while I was driving home from work. I passed by Stewarts Root Beer, which is right around the corner from my house and they had a car show going on. Thus an idea was born. Do you have a diner, drive-ins or a dive on your layout? If so show it to us. Also post any pictures of a real drive-in that you remember from the past!!! So lets stroll at the car hop..................... In Matawan NJ Early 1960s
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Post by ptc on Nov 11, 2019 14:37:07 GMT
Lots of restaurants on our layout, but modeling downtown NYC, no drive-ins. But who can forget this famous MTH model.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 11, 2019 14:41:08 GMT
Lots of restaurants on our layout, but modeling downtown NYC, no drive-ins. But who can forget this famous MTH model.
I always wanted to get that but it is so big......
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 16:06:20 GMT
One of the few still operating in Michigan. We try to go at least once a summer. A little over a hour drive from the house. Carsonville Mich
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Post by Spice7 on Nov 11, 2019 16:41:56 GMT
This is the Plasticville building that I upgraded on our club layout. Attachments:
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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 11, 2019 17:00:14 GMT
This is the Plasticville building that I upgraded on our club layout. That's a great looking Frosty Bar!!!!
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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 11, 2019 17:08:23 GMT
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Post by harborbelt70 on Nov 11, 2019 17:25:50 GMT
Joe, it was "dives" in your title that grabbed my attention. A British pal of mine recently suggested dining at a "low dive" and I did not know what he meant.
I'm all in favor of the wholesome nostalgia that produced the MTH drive-in you have pictured (which I passed on too because its footprint is huge), but I hope we see a few dives, low or otherwise.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Nov 11, 2019 17:36:00 GMT
Sorry, internet glitch meant duplicate post.
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Post by Country Joe on Nov 12, 2019 2:23:15 GMT
Fat Head's Bar serves bar food while Center City Diner is a regular eatery.
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Post by Country Joe on Nov 12, 2019 2:31:23 GMT
Tavern Burger and Wise Guys Pizza are local favorites.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Nov 12, 2019 3:23:44 GMT
The Quintessential "Food Truck".
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Nov 12, 2019 4:39:44 GMT
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Post by dennym57 on Nov 12, 2019 14:31:03 GMT
Irene's Diner. Attachments:
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Post by fabforrest on Nov 12, 2019 19:54:35 GMT
A couple of years ago, CTT had an article on Diners made by K-Line. They made a few, including some shorties. I became convinced that I had to have one and eventually found the original Starlite Diner in very good shape. I was never a car guy, so i had to see advice on what to have in the parking lot. The advice was good and I am happy with the result. The grandkids like to hit the sound button and dance around to an instrumental version of The Twist
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