NOTE: More items are being added. So please check back often with updates.
Checkout Date/Time: Friday, August 28th, 12 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dates: 07/30/2026 – 08/27/2026, ends with first lot, 45 second soft staggered close @ 4:00 p.m. EST
Preview will be Wednesday, August 26thth, 2026, 12PM- 6 PM
https://wiegmannauctioneers.hibid.com/auction/765084/back-40-junction-legacy-auction–2
Join us for another Back 40 Auction!
After decades of serving great food, creating lasting memories, and becoming one of the region’s most beloved dining destinations, the iconic Back 40 Junction Restaurant is offering an extraordinary collection of its historic décor, railroad memorabilia, antiques, advertising pieces, furniture, and collectibles to the public.
The collection features an unmatched assortment of museum-quality Americana, railroad memorabilia, advertising, folk art, antique sculptures, cigar store Indians, John Rogers statuary, authentic Burma Shave signs, railroad signals, crossing signs, lanterns, gas pumps, stained glass, historic Fort Wayne brewing artifacts, one-of-a-kind carvings, vintage advertising, antique furniture, artwork, local Decatur history, and thousands of unique decorative pieces that helped make the Back 40 Junction a destination unlike any other.
Whether you’re a serious collector, railroad enthusiast, Americana enthusiast, antique dealer, decorator, or someone who simply has fond memories of dining at the Back 40 Junction, this auction has something for everyone. Many items have been displayed in the restaurant for decades and have become instantly recognizable to countless visitors.
With questions, please contact Wiegmann Auctioneers @260-447-4311 or [email protected]