Ghosts of truckstops past.

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by PackRatTDI, Oct 30, 2014.

  1. moates49

    moates49 Bobtail Member

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    Betts Big T is just a restaurant now but still operating, food is still great too.
     
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  3. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    Guliver’s outside of canton. Walt Whitman in Philly. Stoney ridge in Toledo. Norma’s in cowpens Sc. All gone now
     
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  4. moates49

    moates49 Bobtail Member

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    Had the little bar next door didn't it?
     
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  5. hotrod1653

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    I often wonder if I miss the old Walt Whitman or not…..
     
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  6. navypoppop

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    I still stop at Betts Big T every time that we travel thru Chiefland. If you look at the ceiling and the floor you can still see the outline of where the curved counter was located. And true the food is still very good
     
  7. navypoppop

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    Didn't that one become the TA? I used to stop at exit 5 on the way south from my Boston run but the TA left a lot to be desired and I stopped going there.
     
  8. ElmerFudpucker

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    You do not. But it was famous or I guess infamous is more correct
     
  9. navypoppop

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    If you really do miss it, it must be because you survived your last visit. It really got bad there towards the end.
     
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  10. navypoppop

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    The American Truckstop in N. Stonington, CT was also a great old world truck stop and good food. Never cared for it after the remodel and Pilot fuel.
     
  11. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Before the TA came in, it was advertised as Rhode Island's only 24 hr truckstop.
     
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