FOS - Diners and Dives

The structure on the left is a kit-of-the-month offering while the right structure is a free kit offering all from FOS.

This past spring and summer I have completed a few food hangouts. I have covered the lobster shack already but more on the other two from FOS in the future...George Dutka  

Huntsville & Lake of Bays Ry. - On30"

At this springs Ontario Narrow Gauge Meet Paul Jenner brought his On30" Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railroad equipment. Paul was setup right next to me so we had a lot of time to talk. Enjoy...George Dutka   

This was a painting Paul painted and was offering as prints for sale.

This is a great looking scratch-built representative of the lake boat.

One of two boxcars on display.

  

On30" Diner?

Peter Mumby's On30" coach that is missing it's end details. There are a lot of leftover passengers inside from the coaches last run...thinking they are hanging around to be first to order their meals. I will have to see how they fit into the build. as I could add a detailed interior.

I was over to visit Peter Mumby this week and I received his On30" coach that has some damage. Well now to figure out how I can turn it into a diner similar to the one in Bob Jones book...George Dutka

Wordless Wednesday No. 160

   

Wordless Wednesday No. 159

    

Mt Albert Scale Lumber Co.

Mt. Albert Scale Lumber Co. had a nice selection of bundled stripwood at the Ontario Narrow Gauge show this spring.

If you see Mt. Albert at a show you might want to check out if they brought any bundles of stripwood. These bundles are a great way to pick up bracing, trim pieces and so on. I have two bundles which both have different sized lumber that I use all the time. These bundles are off-cuts and seconds which are a great value...George Dutka

Bridgton, Maine - A New Diner in Town

This combine was sold in May 1937 and became a diner.

I was flipping through my Bob Jones book about the B&SR Ry. the other day. I came across this photo of a diner made from an old narrow gauge coach. I thought this could make a great modeling project. If one has a part coach or one that is damaged and may not get onto the layout again it could be turned into an interesting diner. Peter Mumby had one damaged in On30" that I tried to sell for him at a couple of shows. I might just get this one from him for such a project...George Dutka  

This was B&H combine no. 25 which was moved to Upper Depot Street in Bridgton, Maine. Peter Cornwall Photos.