Fellow Train Boarders I have been searching e-bay (am I allowed to say that word here?) for the N Scale of Nevada 35 t piggy packer. Have tried all other possible avenues for finding one of these piggy packers.So this my last option,is there anyone out there that may have one they want to part with,kit form or already built dosen't matter to me I just would luv to get at least one of these elusive Miss Piggies. [ 19. June 2004, 16:04: Message edited by: JASON ]
How are you willing to pay? They are very rare. I have one, but am not interested in selling. It is a very nice model. Daryl UPRR Rochelle Sub
Hey Daryl, You tease,how could you, lol.I will pay with crisp new US dollars & ANY offers will be seriously considered! Just looking at the link to your UPRR Rochelle Sub,I remember it from awhile ago as it always stuck in my head.It has got to be one of the best layouts I have seen in along time,most impressive is your working signal setup,the signal gantries are fantastic & just the way your track plan has been set out really appeals to me,my hat's off to you sir,very well done!
Mmmm possibly,lol what sort of moola we talking about Alex? But you got to admitt these Piggy Packer's really are a classy bit of work!
Jason, I have been looking for one myself - not that easy to find! Beautiful models, though many have told me they were difficult to assemble. The NSN model is just like the one the SLR runs here in Auburn, Maine at their intermodal yard.
Jason, Don't know yet - was cleaning up, found it and started to sum up its usefullness since I also have a walthers one. GHQ also did a side loader of some description but checkin the website produced nothing. They are a neat little vehicle. I saw this one in Leightonfield Yd one time See how you go finding the piggy packer first Alex
Alex, The office next to that yard is where I did my "safe working" courses,& it is still working to this day,very different bit of gear. Nick, Thank you for your reply & they are a very nice kit,but I already have two of these & have yet to assemble them!I dunno always liked the Nevada ones,thanks again Nick.
Ill have to sit and think about how I did it. I honestly can't remember. I'll also get some pictures of it and post them.
Hi Jason: Here are a few shots of my scratchbuilt Piggy Packer. It's a newer version than N Scales. It's one that can load containers or trailers. I'm still trying to remember how I built it though. I do know I carved the main body and cab from Styrene and the rear wheels are from an old Bachmann loader. It's not too hard to build one and the version in the kit would be very easy because of the simplified piggyback cradle.
txcavgr,if I come across two I'll let you know! Bill,thats a great looking model,very impressive,the body & boom look easy enough but the cradel etc looks abit of a challenge. Could you divulge some measurements maybe? William,I could be very tempted to take you up on that offer!
