possible Re-issue

[Swifster]

Just looking at the two, I'd say that the Revell trailer looks more mid 1970's and the AMT trailer was early 60's. I have a few pictures that are mid-50's and they usually hauled no more than 4 at a time. I'd love to have that AMT trailer reissued (Round 2?).

[Danno]

  On 7/22/2013 at 4:25 AM, Swifster said:

Just looking at the two, I'd say that the Revell trailer looks more mid 1970's and the AMT trailer was early 60's. I have a few pictures that are mid-50's and they usually hauled no more than 4 at a time. I'd love to have that AMT trailer reissued (Round 2?).

Correct on your information, Tom.

[niteowl7710]

The Revell kit could certainly pass for current equipment if you were aiming to build a representation of an independent car hauler who does auction work. The thing about a fancy-pants over the sleeper Cottrell system is it's REALLY expensive, somewhere in the 6 figures range if you supply the truck. The upside is more cars, the downside is you're limiting yourself to a "coffin" bunk truck. Can't stand-up and only 4 foot deep. Running a 5-6 car 5th wheel style like the kit and you can put it behind any tractor, and it's half the price.

PMTG who used to run all-enclosed car haulers recently switched to 8 car over the sleeper Cottrells on Western Stars which other than Peterbilt appear to be the only trucks you can order with small flat-top sleepers on Lo-Pro tires and rims now that Sterlings aren't made anymore.

[tbill]

any new news on these? I just got one from that auction site [most seem to go for right around $100 +/-], would love to get a few more if they were 'new' and slightly cheaper, lol.