The No. DE-7 was first used to designate this structure when it was introduced in 1952. In 1958 Bachmann would change the number to 1500 and issue a new box to house it. This box is very difficult to find today. Issued in GRAY with either RED or YELLOW window blinds, the only exception to these colors is the CHROME variation. In 1954 and 1955 Bachmann would plate this eating establishment in CHROME. Note that the back wall of these kits remained GRAY in color. We’ve illustrated the front wall color combinations that are available below.

The parts that are occassionally missing from this structure are the window blinds and the doors. No reproductions are available for these parts. One other item, the roof is very thin along its edges, and because of this it is often found either cracked, or whole sections are missing (usually at the corners).

Over the years since these parts were plated many of them have become brittle and have begun to flake, as is illustrated to the left. This is caused by being exposed to extremes of temperature. Many times the faults in the chrome are not visible in a photograph, and because of this we recommend that the "Chrome Plated" version of this structure is one that you ask for return privileges, should you not be satisfied with what you’ve purchased.

Current Issue Diner

This Diner has SILVER colored walls and BLACK roof & trim that make it different from the previous issues. Click on the thumbnail image to the right to see a larger view.