I saw this neat little hot dog trailer from Oxford and bought it without thinking twice.
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I do not know whe these came into use. Would it be appropriate for my 1954 era?
Thanks
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Considering that Oscar Mayer rolled out their first hot dog shaped "Weiner Mobile" in 1936, you pretty much have something that you can work with. It has a neat vintage design to it already and it would look neat hooked up to a '50s pick up truck.
Russ
Modeling the early '50s Erie in Paterson, NJ. Here's the link to my railroad postcard collection: https://railroadpostcards.blogspot.com/
I hope so since I have a similar 'Talian sausage-wagon on my 1956 layout.
https://www.mcny.org/story/hot-dog
Food carts have been around for almost, like forever:
http://www.shorpy.com/node/16718?size=_original#caption
I'm sure the Oxford model is patterned after a UK style but it sort of has an Airstream look to it. I say go for it.
IMG_8722 by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
Matchbox made one about 1960:
https://www.ebay.com/i/332894943915?chn=ps
The model in your picture looks very 1950's correct.
Sheldon
There is a resurgence in food trucks and these type trailers are all over the place now. I see them at faires, carnivals and car shows as well as in business districts where people eat lunch from them daily. They could be correct in almost any era layout.
Thank you for all the helpful replies.
I suspected it would be OK for my era, but as with so many impulse purchases, I was not sure. As soon as I saw the model, I knew I was going to buy it.
It was less than $15.00, so I really could not lose.
I did a search for ho scale hot dog trailer and ho scale hot dog stand. They are out there. Some times a vehicle or two in the picture.
Rich
If you ever fall over in public, pick yourself up and say “sorry it’s been a while since I inhabited a body.” And just walk away.
Here's a shot from 1954:
Here's another (note the hard to see wheels underneath):
I also think the graphics on the little model up above fits well in the '50's.
I think these were not so much used for work-related lunches, as they are so much now. Note the beach (Daytona Beach). I think more recreational areas.
But maybe YOUR guy was ahead of his time.
Ed
Ed: Thank you for the pictures and confirmation. That was really appreciated.
I think the little wagon just needs some easy deatil work and it will be ready.