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

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Logan Matthews posted:
During WWII there was a purpose built diner in San Diego in the shape of a complete Santa Fe streamline train. A classic Chief diesel, then what would be the body of the train, ending in observation car end. It was located on the highway to Ocean Beach, La Jolla, etc. I was 14 at the time and memories do fade...(I'm 84 now)...but as I remember it being a very well done representation. I remember riding the bus to the beach...and trying to convince my parents we should stop there and eat....but never could convince them. One of life's regrets. Anyone else remember it?? Pictures, perhaps? Sure would like to see if it looked as good as I remember it.
Logan

Boggs Brothers Diner and Cafe. What a wonderful childhood memory, Logan. It would be neat if someone on the Forum actually got to eat there. The postcard was found in this blog among the replies:

Roadside Eateries of the 1940s blog (scroll down for reply with this photo)

Tomlinson Run Railroad

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