This man was in York in that building between the grandstand (Old Yellow) and the Restrooms.
He used to modify Lionel accessories to make them more realistic and also created from scratch.
My friend had many items created but lost his paperwork and is now trying to complete his inventory with a price paid.
Is this gentleman still around? Does anyone know how to reach him?
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Hi Bob,
Sorry to say that I had worked with him a great deal many years ago as well.... he did beautiful work.....and I was recently notified by his wife that he passed away with a heart attack a few months ago.
Ron
Ron,
Thanks for the response. It’s sad news. I met him as he was working with my friend. What spurred the search is my friend is trying to get a handle on what he may have paid for some items. He lost His notes on accessories, and is trying to complete his inventory.
Yes, Brain Fischer was a very talented and nice man......sorry for his loss ..... If your friend has any of his scenery pieces to sell I would be interested for sentimental purposes.....Over the years I lost alot of the pieces Brian did for me due to moving on and losing layouts etc. I used to look forward to seeing him at the York show every show in the old racetrack building in the center of the fairgrounds before the dealer hall was built. Thanks Ron
Very sad news. I met Brian online and asked him to do some kit-bashing for me. He did a great job. He and his wife were traveling up from Florida and said they would be coming my way. They stopped by and he hobbled up the steps to my layout and stayed for about two hours talking with me and giving me ideas for the layout. I must say I felt bad after he came up the steps as I know it was a struggle for him. I know he's not feeling any pain now. All of the structures he did for me now have new meaning.
Dave
Dave,
Yes, a great loss . Brian was a really good man who did some beautiful work. If you can please send me some photos of his work that you still have. Would love to see....
Thanks
Ron
Went to see his wife in October to pick up about 5 structures he had completed and a few that were not quite done she told me I got the last ones he did. I have 20 or so things he’s made me over the years and was so glad to have these last ones.
Hi Dave I would love to see some photos of those last building he did hope to hear from you Ron ronsuissa@gmail.com
Sharing photos of those buildings here would be a nice reminder of his work.
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