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Diecast Collector

diecast model cars were a craze that caught on with boys of all ages.

Aired 12/29/2016

People Near Here

Diecast Collector

Special | 6m 40s

diecast model cars were a craze that caught on with boys of all ages.

In the 1960s, diecast model cars were a craze that caught on with boys of all ages. Our Derek Muirden has the story of a local enthusiast with one of the most extensive collections of die casts to be found in the North Country. His name is Dick Sopher and he is the Director of Exhibits for the popular Champlain Valley Transportation Museum in Plattsburgh.

Aired 12/29/2016

People Near Here is a local public television program presented by Mountain Lake PBS

People Near Here

Diecast Collector

Special | 6m 40s

In the 1960s, diecast model cars were a craze that caught on with boys of all ages. Our Derek Muirden has the story of a local enthusiast with one of the most extensive collections of die casts to be found in the North Country. His name is Dick Sopher and he is the Director of Exhibits for the popular Champlain Valley Transportation Museum in Plattsburgh.

Aired 12/29/2016

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