I can remember seeing and hearing about a model of this beast that used to be made by N Scale of Nevada, but I haven't seen anything lately. Is this no longer being made? Can someone help me find one? New, used, blown motor, I don't care, I'd just like one.
It's a self propelled side loader for trailers, kind of like the Kalmar lifter made by Showcase Miniatures, but a lot more spindly (gangly?) looking.
http://www.portofmontana.org/intermod.htm then scroll to the bottom of the page for a good pic of the prototype. I don't know of a model in HO. I found this on Paul Bender's web page <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> N-Scale of Nevada -- Piggy Packer -- there were ONLY 611 of these made. If you have one, or can find one, they are a prized piece of intermodal equipment in N-Scale. <hr></blockquote> [ 02 September 2001: Message edited by: yankinoz ]</p>
Good link, Rob. Looks like a complex piece of equipment! Don't know if they are still used, or if they have been superceded. I thought John had sold rights to N Scale of Nevada stuff to Walthers? Although I am not sure if any of his models were produced. I suppose I could ask him.
