I know that Route 66 fans include some model-train nuts and railroad aficionados. Well, here's something for you. Ernie Bockli of the Sun 'N' Sand Model Railroad Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., says his club has commissioned a limited-edition set of eight model-train boxcars. Seven of the cars show the entire length of Route 66 when … Continue reading Model-railroad set salutes Route 66
Day: March 27, 2006
A Route 66 refresher
The Did You Know? blog today features the history, facts and figures about Route 66. It's a pretty good overview, except for this one item: Route 66 was also the popular truck route because it was mostly flat. Well, no. I would never describe much of Missouri, parts of eastern Oklahoma, much of New Mexico … Continue reading A Route 66 refresher
Here’s one way to get youngsters involved in Mother Road
The Desert Dispatch in the high desert area of Southern California has this little item: Route 66 Mother Road Museum offers scholarship BARSTOW -- Students attending Barstow Community College may apply for a $250 scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate an active interest in preservation and promotion of Route 66. Further requirements and application are available at … Continue reading Here’s one way to get youngsters involved in Mother Road
Horn Oil Co. story picked up nationally
MSNBC.com has picked up the story about the proposal to redevelop the historic Horn Oil Co. property in Albuquerque. The story is here.
Cruise Route 66 at University of Tulsa spring football game
The University of Tulsa football team is holding its annual spring practice game at 1 p.m. April 1. It's going to have more than a sports atmosphere though, according to the university's athletic site. In the spirit of Route 66, on which the historic Skelly Stadium stands, fans are encouraged to join the festivities of … Continue reading Cruise Route 66 at University of Tulsa spring football game
Japanese “Cars” trailer
Lots of cool footage I haven't seen before. The Upcoming Pixar blog has it.
Rock Cafe is featured on Roadfood site
The Rock Cafe on old Route 66 in Stroud, Okla., is now featured as a recommended restaurant on Jane and Michael Stern's wonderful Roadfood.com site. Here is an excerpt from the Sterns' review of Dawn Welch's venerable restaurant: Among Dawn's menu innovations are a fabulous chicken fried steak she makes out of a pork cutlet … Continue reading Rock Cafe is featured on Roadfood site
Photos from the road
Jason Hudson, a photographer from Fayetteville, Ark., had a slow weekend for gigs and was bored. So he jumped in his Honda Element and drove west, much of it on Route 66. The photos from his trip can be viewed on his blog here.