Not sure if you are close to Roanoke, but have you checked at The Rail Yard? Located on Rt. 11 between Plantation Rd and Hollins College, I expect that they initially stocked a number of this set. They also purchase & resell items, and it might be worth a try.
Bill (VPI, Class of '74)
I feel ya. I went to the Pitt game. It's not Motley, it's the line
Perhaps Craiglist also to find the train? Hopefully the set derails less often than the football team. As a long-time fan, it's just painful.
It wouldn't be hard at all to make a better quality facsimilie using your own paint and decals.I'm sure there a few people here who would do custom paint jobs to if you asked.
Don - Specializing in layout DC->DCC conversions
Modeling C&O transition era and steel industries There's Nothing Like Big Steam!
Thats a hokey looking train set. Just sayin ... =P
Rio Grande. The Action Road - Focus 1977-1983
to the forum. I suspect you are going to have to keep an eye on EBay.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Does anyone know where I can find this Virginia Tech train set?