The Brooklin Collection... A Saga - Part 3. The Pink Collect

This will be a good story! Can’t wait for the rest.

This should be a terrific thread to follow. It all started with Bill when his wife Paula told him that there is nothing wrong with CT Balsam, that he is an outstanding businessman in the City, and she must have his new "ride" for their layout. A nationwide search was begun by Paula to locate this beautiful Brooklin. Finally success, and to the shock of Bill when she opened the box, there it was. Can't wait for Part 2.

CT says a big thank you Paula. 

The Brooklyn Collection ... A Saga - Part Two


Well, C T’s best buddy had to chime in and get involved. I will say one thing though, he almost told the truth. Anyway, he copied my opening in part 2, (as if I can’t guess how he got it).

Gary you better move some of your investigation closer to home.

So we begin again after being so rudely interrupted.

A package appeared on our doorstep.

“A package is here for you.”

“OH, I will be right there!”.

Back of my mind was in high gear now, lights were flashing, sirens wailing; that tone of voice says something is up, BEWARE.


Paula walked in, took the package, had a knife in her hand, and just looked at me. I was almost afraid for my life (not quite however, thanks for the warning Gary).

“There in nothing wrong with CT Balsam, he is an outstanding businessman in the a City. I deserve a car just like his.”

And the box was sitting there.




Again, thank you Gary for your warning about all this. The RCMP came thru again.




(Take an enlarged look at this water moccasin, 5+ feet).


So she opened the box and, sure enough, there was a car nestled within.

I remember a song growing up entitled “The Boom, Boom, Boom. Part of it said,

”As I was walking down the beach
one bright and sunny day,
I discovered a great big box
a floating in the Bay.

I pulled it in and opened it up
and much to my surprise,
Oh I discovered a PINK CADILLAC,
right before my eyes.”




A good friend of ours told me that the way to a girl’s heart is with a pink Cadillac. Thanks Brian.


Snake gone, no more talk of C T, one more thing to accomplish.


Paula open these other boxes and arrange the cars.







To Be Continued - The Pink Collection

BILL, SEEMS LIKE YOU'RE DONE FOR. OLE C.T. HAS SUCCESSFULLY MADE IT THROUGH YOUR CASTLE DOORS!!! JUST BOW YOUR HEAD, SAY "YES YOUR MAGESTY" AND ALL WILL BE GOOD!!  SPEAKING OF "AIR" BILL, I BELIVE C.T. THROUGH PAULA HAS STUCK YOU WITH A PIN AND YOU HAVE BEEN DEFLATED! ALL HAIL THE BROOKLIN QUEEN!!

YOU MAY HAVE TO BE BROUGHT TO A SECURE SITE TO BE DEPROGRAMMED!


Gary. 

O ye of little faith, think not that evil wins the day

Yon snake lost its head

Need more be said?

The fair damsel chose a pink cruiser over some silly maroon runabout

And the procession handled by R W Baker and Sons, 4th generation purveyors of fine funerals, was a gentle warning to the businessman from the great north of what awaits if he ventures south.

Soon the next chapter in the Saga will resume and shall cover more of the intended subject. It is entitled “A Pink Assemblage”.


And so the story continues, now on a more refined southern level than might be found further to the north.

As CT’s Southern Sojurn ended in Annapolis, above the Mason Dixon Line I might add, we are going to return to the real story that is taking place despite the diversion.

The BOX. We left off with the box and there was a Pink Cadillac. Not just any Pink Cadillac mind you, this was an Epic Example of fine taste.

Paula, “ Maybe we need some of these Brooklin Models for our train room.”

Now after the car contest, I had snuck a peek at Brooklin and Diecast Direct’s websites. Despite my earlier negative feelings, we had a few Brooklins, even more than one of a couple, and I was interested in learning more so:

“Okay, I’ll talk to PTC. He is an expert on the topic.”

And so, it began.

If you are not aware of it, PTC is something of a “Take Charge” kind of guy. That was perfect because we knew less about Brooklin Models than building a layout and we got a minus grade in the beginning of that endeavor.

Brian agreed to educate us and serve as TICB officer starting immediately.

Gee the next month was busy. Just about every day we were e-mailing or discussing possible procurements. We learned about different quality levels, about Level 5 cars that were extremely limited in number and difficult to locate, about Oldsmobile’s, a pumpkin colored Chevy, and a great deal more. Occasionally there were margin calls and I went to the bank.


1947 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country. A 5 that PTC obtained for us. Best of the best








And Paula and I looked at websites to check out what we were going to receive from Maine. It was like buying trains but they didn’t cost as much and should arrive faster. After about 4-6 weeks, I decided to give it a try and buy a car. I wanted a hearse for a scene we planned featuring a close friend who is a funeral director and there was a Buick that I had my eye on. Being a generous and magnanimous person, I said to Paula, “ Why don’t you choose a car.”

Now look, she had her Pink Cadillac. That was all she wanted right. She was going to effusively thank me and decline; I just knew it. Hardly had the words escaped my lips than she exclaimed, 

“I want a 1960 Series 62 Cadillac Coupe, oyster pink with pink top, Pink Collection, limited edition Brooklin BR-207P. May I have the card?”

”Huh? You what? What does all that mean,” I asked as I handed over my credit card.

”You will see in a day or two.”

I was so shocked that I didn’t think to ask the price. It couldn’t be a lot, right.

Two days later, this arrived and we were hooked.








To make a long story short, let’s just say that with Brian’s lead, we have acquired the beginnings of a Brooklin collection that will accent the layout in a positive manner and have had fun doing it.

Pandora’s box however has been opened and I have learned what Pink Collection means. Paula has asked for the card a few more times and I have to admit, has good taste and a lot more knowledge. She is also learning to take some decent pictures.

1952 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

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1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible










Gary said that PTC has about exhausted E-Bay. I don’t know about that but I do know that he has purchased on our behalf a number of beautiful models that are now in the den. He has done a fantastic job and we appreciate it tremendously. He and Elizabeth are wonderful friends.





One more installment remains and we will try to get to it tomorrow depending on hurricane needs. We may have to go to the OBX.