Thanks, Jim. No, I'm not including any roadside art or similar attractions in my state-by-state list. They are, of course, of general and visual interest and make for great photographic and layout subjects for those with the right skills. And their images can certainly bring back great memories or evoke the wonder of times before ours -- a tremendous appeal.
The current weekend project is solely focused on cars that became food establishments and still exist today. It's the intersection of decommissioned rail cars and the American architectural and culinary institution we call diners. Railway history, good food, and functional but iconic architecture or design -- for me it's a winning combination.
And, as alluded to previously, having been converted into a restaurant has saved some interesting specimens from destruction. Several trolley cars have been extracted from their buildings and restored to their former appearances; some cars remain in their hybridzed form, but have still found their way to railroad and other museums.
Bottom line: I like that these places still exist and that new places continue to be created today; and that we can visit them, sit inside and imagine or experience what used to be, and have a great meal. Hence, the list and to an extent, this post.
Thanks for sharing your Pittsburgh-area knowledge.
TRRR
