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Brief History Of ‘The Derailer’

In responding to a comment, JohnA provides a brief history of the famous "Derailer" drink at the Iron Horse: "The 'Detrailer' became a classic at the Horse. It was mostly five shots of tequila and a ton of fruit juices, topped with 151, served in a beer pitcher and shared by several people with long straws. Tom Robb brought it to Arrow Point, which made it famous (and copied, all over the lake.) I miss the Point and its incredible Thursday night spaghetti. Tom was also partners in Kellogg with my ex-mother-in-law, bringing the Derailer to the Broken Wheel. Way-Back Machine, there." (See photo of The Derailer here)

Question: Have you ever consumed a "Derailer" from the Iron Horse or Arrow Point?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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