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 the cars are all lined up correctly. The last car shows Route 66 in its entirety, with state boundaries. The boxcars can be viewed here.
The set originally came out in August. But Bockli told me that the sudden death of a club member who was in charge of the project put sales on hold for a while. Bockli says the club is about halfway through its run of 205 sets.
To order the set, e-mail the club here for more information.
I wonder whether Ollie's Station restaurant in Tulsa knows about this.