Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 1:14PM 1949 Buick Roadmaster from the movie Rain Man Motor Max 73863 1:43
RainMan Buick convertible model car with 2 people and a dog, plus a motel front with canopy. Even though it's 1/43 scale and not the 1/48 of the O Scale train. It's not a bad deal to be found in the close out section of Wal-Mart, for Under $10.00
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 6:09PM (press release)
Chambersburg, PA – “I never thought I’d sell them” said Willliam Burkholder of his train collection, “but my sons and grandsons just aren’t interested.” Due to health considerations, Burkholder and his wife are relocating to Florida. Faced with the decision of what to do with his massive train collection, Burkholder decided auction was the answer. His collection will be sold at Gateway Gallery Auction in Chambersburg on January 2, 2010.
Over the last 10 years, Burkholder spent 400+ hours perfecting his 8’x21’ layout. With shelf after shelf of Lionel, American Flyer, MTH and Williams model trains as a backdrop, Burkholder and his “brakeman” Bandit (one the family Shitzus) operated the 3 train sets that zigzagged across the meticulously maintained landscape.
The Burkholder collection includes pre & post war, engines, dummies, tenders, passenger cars, transformers, cabooses and working accessories such as Mel’s Diner, Ford sales, Sinclair gas, a car wash, oil derricks and more. The collection, in working condition, has been cataloged for auction with a total of 440 lots + accessories.
Burkholder’s love affair with model trains began in his childhood and has only grown through-out the years. Will he miss them? Matter-of-fact as always Burkholder notes “Who knows? Once we move, I may decide to start again.”
The cataloged public auction of Burkholder’s trains will be January 2 at 10 AM at Gateway Gallery Auction located at 643 Kriner Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Preview for this auction will be Friday, January 1 from 2 PM – 5 PM. Complete photos and catalog listing available online at www.GatewayAuction.com or by calling 717-263-6512. Video of Burkholder’s running layout can be viewed on YouTube.
