Some years ago I remember seeing the MTH "traveling layout" exhibit at various train shows - it was housed in a "5th wheel-type trailer" -
3 of the sides of the trailer opened up to reveal the layout inside - I "think" it was sponsored by MTH but privately owned and operated. Just wondering whatever
became of the trailer and layout.
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It was originally sponsored by Lionel back in the early 90's, and then by MTH. There was an article in CTT about it back when it was new. I remember seeing a "for sale" sign on it at York quite awhile back.
Amazingly it showed up a few months ago here on the forum on the Sell/Trade board. Owner wanted $25K (including the pickup truck that towed it) but it was in very poor shape.
I’ll see if I can find the link.
Is the Railking 30-50004 Big Mo trailer a lot like the real one? These are neat models with opening side panels revealing the train layout inside. Lots of them for sale online for prices from $15 to $40.
Wasn’t it called “Big Moe”, or something like that? I remember seeing it in both Lionel and MTH colors. MTH sold a model of it, which I have at home.
Big Mo, just like the model Scott shows above.
Was owned by Harry Turner when it was last making rounds at train shows. Unfortunately Harry passed away quite a few years ago. As mentioned above, it's been offered for sale in a few different methods over the years.
There was also a series of MTH rolling stock offered that had matching orange paint jobs, with local connections as the decorative markings on each. An MTH engine to pull them all was originally planned, but never was produced. A few years later, Weaver produced an engine that was a very good match for the cars.
-Dave
Heres the post I referenced about it being for sale - the last post was July of 2018 saying if there were no buyers it would be dismantled.
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