Repurposed train carriages (e.g. bars, restaurants, etc?)

[jumble]

Thought it might be interesting to discuss alternative uses of train carriages post their retirement from service?

Did a few searches and can't see any similar topics.

There is the topic about Amazing Spaces which saw a train carriage turned into a place to stay.

I remember visiting a bar in Budapest that was an old train carriage (I think it's now a restaurant - called or was called Vagon?)

Local-ish to me is this train on the Stratford-upon-Avon Greenway - where you can hire a cycle from the royal mail carriage or have a cuppa and breakfast bap (or a beer/cocktail) from the grey carriage.

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We visited 2 such carriages in California last year
Carneys Hot dogs in Los Angeles
There are two but we only visited one
A McDonalds in Barstow

 

[Skiddaw]

Don't think Bassenthwaite station has been mentioned yet. It's well worth a visit- the food is wonderful!

Cafe and Special Events Venue | Bassenthwaite Lake Station | England

Bassenthwaite Lake Station is a café and special events venue. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea aboard the replica Orient Express train.

www.basslakestation.co.uk

 

[Magdalia]

I have been reminded of this ex GWR HST coach because it is featured in the Cambridge Independent this week.

About - The Carrige Ely

About The Carriage Ely And It’s Hosts… Meet Richard & Andrea , Your Hosts… A couple from Ely has converted... Read moreRead more About

thecarriageely.co.uk

A couple from Ely has converted a previous railway carriage into a hidden getaway for guests for a unique experience and stay. Andrea Pearman and her partner Richard Coleman have created one of the most unusual yet incredible places to offer guests for an overnight stay and to take advantage of the area they live in

According to the Cambridge Independent report, it will be featured on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces on Channel 4 on 27 July.

 

[Sun Chariot]

I have been reminded of this ex GWR HST coach because it is featured in the Cambridge Independent this week.

About - The Carrige Ely

About The Carriage Ely And It’s Hosts… Meet Richard & Andrea , Your Hosts… A couple from Ely has converted... Read moreRead more About

thecarriageely.co.uk

According to the Cambridge Independent report, it will be featured on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces on Channel 4 on 27 July.

It was aired on cable/satellite (HGTV) two weeks ago.
Ex GWR Mk3 TSO; really nicely done inside.