Looks can be deceiving. Small, ratty, boring there was nothing eye-catching about Filito Cafeteria on 12th Avenue. But….location, location, location. 12th Avenue is one of the busiest in Miami. In 2006, Trujillo, located just across the street, was one of the most active industries on the spur. Filito shows up in tons of rail fan images and videos. It’s where photographers and professional railroaders alike got a bite and some hydration on a brutally hot and humid Miami afternoon.
I knew going in this wasn’t going to be an easy build. Maybe that’s why I put it off for ten years! At any rate it’s now done and in place on the layout.