Back 40 Junction Restaurant Auction
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https://wiegmannauctioneers.hibid.com/catalog/758963/back-40-legacy-auction–1
Pickup: Saturday, August 1st, 10 AM- 3 PM
Preview: Thursday, July 30th, 12- 6 PM
Auction Closes: Friday, July 31st @ 5 PM with a 45-second soft close
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 auction features hundreds of unique items that helped define the Back 40 experience, including original railroad equipment, baggage carts, switch lanterns, Pennsylvania Railroad and Railway Express signs, Fairmont inspection car, caboose, antique benches, Old Hickory furniture, vintage advertising, primitive farm implements, folk art, Native American and Western décor, stoneware, cast iron collectibles, railroad collectibles, one-of-a-kind restaurant décor, and countless conversation pieces that have delighted guests for years.
Highlights include the world-famous Back 40 Junction Train Wall Mirror, the iconic caged lion print from the restaurant’s famous Buffett Line, the 1895 Chicago Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) Waycar/Caboose, multiple authentic railroad baggage carts, vintage telephone booth, railroad signal equipment, antique furniture, handcrafted metal sculptures, advertising signs, rare local Decatur and Fort Wayne memorabilia, and hundreds of additional antiques and collectibles.
Whether you’re a railroad enthusiast, antique collector, decorator, museum curator, restaurant owner, or someone who simply wants to own a piece of Back 40 Junction history, this auction has it.
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Many large outdoor items and railroad artifacts will require buyer removal. Arrangements can be made for the larger items (outside) to be removed at a later date.
Please review individual lot descriptions for dimensions, condition, and removal requirements.
Shipping is available on most items. However, only small items will be shipped by Wiegmann Auctioneers. All other items will be shipped by UPS or Pakmail.
With questions, please Contact Wiegmann Auctioneers @260-447-4311 or [email protected]