Hunt - thanks for the advice!  No, l'm not looking for an investment to cash in on.  Although you never know -  I've collected other hobby items that got scarce and shot up in value!  I just happen to like the Big Hauler series and may buy a few of them.  No long term investment, hell at my age I might not live to see what's for breakfast in the morning!

Holy Crap Loco Bill!!!  I think I'll collect stamps!  I had no idea there were that many variations.  I have a couple and occasionally check local Craigslist ads buying complete boxed sets that are reasonably priced. Is there a "Holy Grail" (or two) that are considered the most desirable from a collectors standpoint?

Hello
I'm new to the forum.  I've been looking for some sort of definitive list of all the Big Hauler sets that have been produced over the years.  I'm sure one exists - but I can't find it!  In doing my own research, I've come up with the following (in no particular order)
     
        Red Comet
        Gold Hill Express
        Royal Blue
        Gold Rush
        Silverado
        Blue Comet
        North Pole Special
        Fast Mail
        Chattanooga
        Thunder Bolt Express
        Emmet Kelley Jr
        White Christmas
        Tweensy
        Suwannee River
        North Star Express
        Liberty Bell Limited
        Rocky Mountain Express

Those are the ones I've come up with.  Can any of you folks help with this list or direct me to the "official" list?  I had, at one point, thought about collecting them all - but after doing some research, I'm discovering that a complete collection would take some deep pockets not to mention a lot of room!  Now I'm just curious.  Thanks!