Hi, All Joe & Nemo was an iconic hot dog restaurant in the Boston area for almost a century. In their heyday they operated over 20 restaurants. The last one in downtown Boston closed in the early 90's. I am modeling one of their beachfront joints. The basic structure is from Showcase Miniatures "Route 66 Diner" kit. I had the sign 3-D printed based on the actual sign of one of their shops. It was printed by Walt's trains and things. I am working on a beachfront, honky-tonk area with bars, clubs and music. Joe & Nemo will be on the strip. It is lighted with Woodland Scenics lights. I would use the less cumbersome Evan's designs but do not know how to dim them, so I use Woodland Scenics. I've got a lot of light hubs. Now I am asking, "Where will they all go?" Most of the details on this model are from the usual z guys, and Debbie at SCM. I created the "hot dog kings" sign from n scale decals. They came from a NHRR dining and coach cars set. Fortunetly one car was named: Kingston. Sometime you luck out. I have detailed the inside. Does anybody know where I can get z scale Harley's?
No idea but you should be able to edit them and repost them. Just check they are how you like them before updating and check the preview if possible. Very nice looking sideways
Thanks. Are you able to rotate them from your end? Most 6 year olds know more about computers than I do. Jim
I found these! they were at Michael arts and crafts they look a little big but if put in a scene they might not look bad. the were in the trinket section I cut the eyelet off the top. These were silver I painted them! You have to attach them then click as thumbnail or full photo! or they will post as they did for you!
They were at Michael Crafts, here is a link for some on line ! I found the one I have at Michaels crafts! https://www.bing.com/images/search?...ts&qpvt=motorcycle+braclet+trinkets&FORM=IGRE
Jim, fantastic job on the Joe and Nemo Hotdog stand, looks so good it makes me hungry for a couple of hotdogs. Around here Coney Islander is very popular, my wife and I usually get three each. Joe
Thanks, Joe. I could go for a couple for breakfast. Unfortunately, there are not many hot dog stands left in Boston. There is a place in Worcester, MA called Coney Island Hotdogs that still has excellent dogs. It is a forty mile trip but worth it if I am in the area. I also order at minimum 2 but have been known to eat 4-5 in one sitting. The history of Joe & Nemo is detailed in a book about Scollay Square in Boston, called "Always Something Doing" by David Kruh. The sign for my J&N comes from a photo of the original one in Scollay Square. BTW. I love your coal tipple. I may borrow from it in the one I am working on. Jim
There's a local institution here in Brunswick, GA called Willie's Weenie Wagon. Been here forever. Speciality is actually pork chop sandwich, but dogs are good, too. It's classic southern cinder block architecture and will e eventually be on my layout.
LOL - Just joined this forum to explore the world of Z scale and what's the first thing I see - Joe and Nemo. Went there all the time as a kid growing up in Boston (Mattapan). I can almost taste one now. Nice job! Hey, by any chance, is Simco's by the bridge still on Blue Hill Ave.? There was a railroad next to it!
Hi, Mike. Welcome aboard. That is pretty cool. I love a good pork chop sandwich on simple old white bread, nothing fancy. How do they cook the dogs down there? J&N near-boiled theirs. Boiling them released the flavor. The buns were steamed. I still haven't had an authentic J&N style dog since they closed. Show us a photo of yours when you complete it. Good to see you here. Best, Jim
Yo, Paulie!!! What a small world it is. Yes, Simco's is still at the bridge and the commuter rail is back in service so the trains pass under it. We lived on Columbus Ave. in Roxbury as a kid and our doctor's office was on Blue Hill Ave (Dr. Rudin.) Our reward was always a stop at Simco's for a foot-long. It always made whatever trauma Dr. Rudin performed so much better. I currently live in Cedar Grove. For many years (28) I lived up the street in the Baker Chocolate Factory which was converted into housing in 83-85'. The Mattapan trolley still runs along the mighty Neponset River. Still PCC's with retro paint jobs. I don't take it anymore since I just walk to Ashmont though Cedar Grove Station is at the end of my street. What are you modeling in Z, if I may ask? Where in the world are you now? When was the last time you visited Boston? Ex-pats are always welcome if you are in the neighborhood. You'd hardly recognize the place. Not exactly true, Lower Mills and Cedar Grove are still the same. Everything has been spruced up. It is a great place to live. Still lots of RR artifacts in the area. Take care. GO PATS!!! Jim
Hi, Walt. There must be a place called "Coney Island" hotdogs in every state. A few years ago we were in NYC for Thanksgiving and late at night we got hungry and took the subway from Brooklyn to Coney Island and had my first and only 3 Nathan's hotdogs. My wife and I and another couple were the only ones there at 2:30 am. It was pretty cool. BTW. They were not equal to a Joe & Nemo dog. Jim
Hey Jim - good to hear from you. I grew up in Mattapan on Evelyn Street, but my grandparents owned a house in Dorchester on Capen Street. (Mom grew up and also worked in Roxbury.) I moved to California in my early 20s (1974) and retired up here to Grants Pass (southern Oregon) in 2013. Don't get back to the east coast very often. I jumped into the hobby about a year and half ago (needed an INDOOR hobby) and I'm building an HO layout based on this area. I also build dioramas in HO as well as N. Some are based on my memories of the MTA - see pics. I didn’t think there was too much available in Z scale, but I went to a train show in Portland last weekend and was blown away by the Z scale layouts. I happened to contact Loren (who is a member here) and he told me about this site and provided many more resources. (BTW, I’m gonna be the only Patriot fan at the party – we’re bringing New England Clam Chowder. Some pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davisinla/albums/72157664108407947 Chat soon. P
"Willie's Weenie Wagon", best name ever!! Got pics of this place, sounds like a great one to build for a layout!
Hi, Paul Nice stuff you have done. I like the Mattapan T sign. I did notice the "Eggie" destination bus. We lived about five blocks from there. Egleston Station is long gone. It was relocated to the new orange line which was the old NHRR viaduct. We lived across the street from it. I am modeling my old neighborhood. I do know where Evelyn and Capen Streets are. Evelyn runs from BH Ave.. to Norfolk St.. Not far from Franklin Park. The entire area is being "rediscovered" Real estate is going thru the roof all over Boston. Your old neighborhood is the last frontier for developers. People come. People go. It is an endless cycle. Z scale has come a long way. I started in 1994 when I saw a Baker Chocolate tank car in Erich Fuchs on Tremont St. Being just a working guy I don't have a lot of time to model. I am modeling from memory as well as from photos and postcards. Loren is one of the inspirations over the years that kept me in z scale. He shows it CAN be done. There were years in between when I didn't touch them. In the past several years I have been modeling the area but still don't have a real layout. In fact, almost all of my trains have never been run other than a couple of test spins a year to keep the parts moving. I am getting closer, though. This forum has been very helpful. Lots of great modelers and artists. All very helpful. I am glad to make your acquaintance. Stay in touch. I wish I could teleport you a bag of Simco's foot longs for your Super Bowl party. Pats. 42-16. Jim
