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Little's Service Station119 N. Main St., Galena, KSPhone: 
In 2007 The station was restored and renamed becoming 4 Women on the Route, in 2013 it became Cars on the Route with new owners. There is a little cafe with a limited menu in the old service bay and a gift shop in what was the office space.
Photo(s): 2012, 2013
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About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.
This old 1951 International tow truck was reportedly the inspiration
for a character in the Cars movie. This photo was snapped before the
parking area was resurfaced.
Kan-O-Tex was the Kanotex Refining Company, the name comes from Kansas,
Oklahoma, and Texas. Those were the first states where the company did
business. 
The Kan-O-Tex globes on the antique gas pumps out front would get the
attention of any petroliana enthusiast. The design features the Kan-O-Tex
name and a five point star in front of a Kansas Sunflower.
During
the 2013 International Route 66 Festival "Tow Mater" (above)
and Lightening McQueen (below) from the movie Cars were on display during
a car show and street festival in Galena. 
These
cars were usually surrounded by a crowd of kids and their parents. I
don't know if these two were actually in the movie or were just traveling
goodwill ambassadors for it. Either way the kids were thrilled to see
them.