Reply to "Trains, Trolleys, and Diners: The real story"

TomlinsonRunRROGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

jay jay posted:
I am saddened to report that the Diner Grill in Chicago suffered a fire on Christmas Eve. The 80 year old owner says that the 70 year old diner will reopen. The diner opened before WWII, and the structure was formed of two Evanston, IL streetcars. =snip=

John/Jay Jay,

Thanks for the update. That is sad and truly unfortunate timing. How ironic that it happened the one night that they are closed. I really appreciate the owner's attitude - all the more amazing at 80. It sounds like the Diner Grill has a very loyal following.

The Hicks Car Works blog (of which you are no doubt familar) reported that over the years not much of the original trolley cars remained in the structure. Regardless, I wish them a speedy rebuild and recovery.

Tomlinson Run RR

12/27/169:07 PM

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