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I didn't restore an original diner I created my own from a Lionel 610 Passenger car.

To make the steps I used Precision Board ( a very dense foam board used by sign makers, you might be able to get scraps of it from a sign maker ) After it is painted it looks original.

For the bushes, I bought from Home Depot, a section of stuff ??? you put in gutters to keep the leaves out, you can cut and shape it to fit your diner. Spray paint it green, it looks pretty close to original.

For the windows go to an art store and get frosted acetate, cut to size, use small pieces of double sided tape to hold in place. I also added an another bulb in the car to even out the lighting.

I added a sign made from a brass plate and gold lettering.

 

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AmeenTrainGuy posted:
gene maag posted:

I didn't restore an original diner I created my own from a Lionel 610 Passenger car.

To make the steps I used Precision Board ( a very dense foam board used by sign makers, you might be able to get scraps of it from a sign maker ) After it is painted it looks original.

For the bushes, I bought from Home Depot, a section of stuff ??? you put in gutters to keep the leaves out, you can cut and shape it to fit your diner. Spray paint it green, it looks pretty close to original.

For the windows go to an art store and get frosted acetate, cut to size, use small pieces of double sided tape to hold in place. I also added an another bulb in the car to even out the lighting.

I added a sign made from a brass plate and gold lettering.

 

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That is so beautiful, is that considered tinplate?

Yes it is Tinplate.

gene maag posted:

I didn't restore an original diner I created my own from a Lionel 610 Passenger car.

To make the steps I used Precision Board ( a very dense foam board used by sign makers, you might be able to get scraps of it from a sign maker ) After it is painted it looks original.

For the bushes, I bought from Home Depot, a section of stuff ??? you put in gutters to keep the leaves out, you can cut and shape it to fit your diner. Spray paint it green, it looks pretty close to original.

For the windows go to an art store and get frosted acetate, cut to size, use small pieces of double sided tape to hold in place. I also added an another bulb in the car to even out the lighting.

I added a sign made from a brass plate and gold lettering.

 

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This looks awesome! You do amazing work! Thanks so much for the tips, I will let you know and post some pictures when I am done with the project!

There used to be a guy who made the steps, but I doubt he does them any longer as he did not replay to repeated emails. I've refurbished one of these that was in great original shape. I had to make the steps out of hard board and square balsa. The hedge originally was made from Loofa. Its very hard to locate in very long lengths. I found a 6" one at a drug store and cut it with a single edged razor and used two pieces. The shrubs are just hard lichen shaped and glued on.

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Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I need some advice on restoring my diner.  Paint and landscaping are beyond repair, so there's no value lost.  Question is, how do I remove the bottom from the shell (i.e. the diner floor; not asking about the base it sits on) so I can pull out the window/signage parts?  Does anyone have an exploded parts diagram?  Thanks!

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