My New Favorite Truck Stop!!

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by simplyred1962, Oct 11, 2010.

  1. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

    Russells Truck and Travel Center & Car Museum

    Texas, NM I-40, exit 369

    They haven't been open long. We stopped in there yesterday. Very large, clean showers, a fantastic restaurant, an amazing museum.

    This is now officially my new favorite stop!! :yes2557::yes2557::yes2557:

    http://www.russellsttc.com/
     
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  3. ssbowles

    ssbowles Heavy Load Member

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    I wonder if they're asscoiated with the TS on I25 just south of Raton? Exit 425 maybe? Anyway, it's the same name, and they have a few cars inside on display....hmmmm.....
     
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  4. CommDriver

    CommDriver Road Train Member

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    Looks like a good one. It seems like I saw an advertisement driving across I-40 once but haven't stopped there yet.
     
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  5. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

    Yeah, I think it has the same owner. The guy in the museum said the owner has another TS, somewhere, I can't remember where he said it was.

    This is a really nice place....they even have two dog runs outside, one of which is fenced in, so you can let your pets off the leash and run. It's all loose dirt, and there is a big can, and shovel, to clean up after your pet.

    In my eyes, the only other thing I would put in this TS, is at least one shower room that also has a tub....ya know, us ladies DO like a good soak, every now and again!! :yes2557::yes2557::yes2557:

    Judi Kay
     
  6. Independent

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    Everything is great when its new, by next summer it will be trashed....lol.

    Enjoy it till then.
     
  7. JimDriv3r

    JimDriv3r Road Train Member

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    Oh, come on! It doesn't have to be like that by next summer!
     
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  8. Okieron

    Okieron Crusty Okie

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    No it doesn't, but that does seem to be the pattern though.
     
  9. hotrod1653

    hotrod1653 Road Train Member

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    Hey Red...

    I tried to get one of those cars, but was told i couldn't have it.... :biggrin_25513:
     
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  10. Jigsaw

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    Russells has been open for at least 9 years that I know. This place has always been clean and the food in the restaurant is excellent.

    The gentleman who owns it is a car collector and switches out the cars every few months.
     
  11. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

    This Russells is brand-spankin'-new. The other one has been around for awhile, though.

    They even post their menu on their website, so if you won't have time to sit-down, you can call ahead, order take-out, and it will be ready for ya when you get there.

    I don't believe that this place will get as trashed as many truck stops do. They all seem to be on the ball, as far as keeping everything clean and neat.

    Judi Kay
     
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