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In August 2001, operation of the Swift RoadRailer train between Portland and Los Angeles switched from UP to BNSF. During the first runs, BNSF operating crews found that the trains would go into emergency braking at the drop of a hat. It was determined that the bogies that carried the trailers over the road were at fault.
To improve operation, all of the bogies were reconditioned before BNSF would handle the train. After the first weekend's runs, BNSF moved the RoadRailer trailers as TOFC while the bogies were overhauled. Once we saw the odd sight of the RoadRailer trailers on flatcars, a nickname was coined: "Roadpig."
In this image, the southbound Z-PTLBCA is nearing Calimus, Oregon on Union Pacific. BNSF operates over UP between Chemult and Klamath Falls using trackage rights originally granted to Great Northern by Southern Pacific. The peak in the distance is Mount Scott, located in Crater Lake National Park.
Here's the gang of mercenary bikers and misfits as of June, 2016
Zandar of course took the picture. Well not really, as a I still need to track down a mint specimen.
Also not pictured is Clown and Burnout. Burnout disintegrated in my hands so he will be redesigned at some point. I'm not happy with my clown custom so he will be redone as well eventually.
I have more custom nok's planned, but until I find fresh fodder, I'm done with them for now.
"Ay, looks like we had an uninvited visitah nosin’ around in our swamp, Zartan."
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Sagat and Blanka square off inside the dingy Dreaknok hideout.
Ripper: Oi, Roadpig… ain’t that big tall bloke one of those guys who used to work with us way back in the 90’s? You know, when we had all those fake Dreadnok’s about like Mike Tyson and that fat sumo wrestler?
Road Pig: I’m afraid I’ve taken too many cranial contusions to remember all of our associates over the years, Ripper. What do you think Zarana?
Zarana is not paying attention as she is focused on the fact that Big Boa is right behind her and staring in a manner that could set off Road Pig, should the big galoot ever notice.
Road Pig: My love? I’ve asked thee a question… Have we worked with that Muay Thai fighter before?
Zarana snaps her attention back to Road Pig.
Zarana: Yeah I think so. That green guy looks familiar too. Hard to know for sure thanks to the Time Disturbance.
Croc Master: Hey Big Boa! Look what my croc caught! There’s snakes everywhere around here. The Dreadnoks sure like their swamps and all the slimy smelly things that come with them. Good thing I do too... Hey Boa, are you listening?
Big Boa continues to stare boldly at Zarana.
Croc Master: Boa?
Big Boa: Yeah? What?
Croc Master: So you going to fight Road Pig or something?
Big Boa: Yeah, maybe after this.
Meanwhile Shadow Tracker is urging on his “pet”, the Brazillian jungle beast known as Blanka.
Shadow Tracker: Blanka! Use your special powers! Fry dis large man to a crisp!!
But suddenly Shadow Tracker realizes that there is something wrong. He feels a cold chill that tells him there is someone else present who shouldn’t be…
But who?
In 1996, Southern Pacific began running a dedicated RoadRailer train for Swift Trucking between Portland and Los Angeles. It was a railfan favorite, thanks to its uniform appearance. The train looked especially good in the shadow of Mount Shasta, even after Union Pacific acquired SP.
During August 2001, the Swift RoadRailer train switched from UP to BNSF. After the initial runs on BNSF, the RoadRailer trailers operated on flatcars for a few weeks while the bogies were reconditioned. Ironically, due to a major track project on BNSF's Gateway Subdivision, most of these trains detoured over their former routing on UP's Shasta Route.
On the Saturday of Labor Day weekend 2001, a southbound BNSF RoadRailer train detours on UP at Penoyar, California. Because the trailers were on flatcars, we nicknamed these Swift trains the "RoadPig." They were quite a sight, especially with the trailers taking odd angles on the flatcars.
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After reading the filecard for Crusher I was extremely dissapointed with the actual figure.
The whole "stole Gnawgahyde's clothes" thing was just stupid. I did like his characterization though
and set out to make a figure to reflect it
and ended up with what you see. Here is his story.
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Road Warrior Animal (Joe Laurinaitis) went into depression, alcoholism and bar fightings just after the dead of his all life partner in wrestling Road Warrior Hawk.
One night Animal arrived to this bar and there was Roadpig fighting like 50 dudes, he was growing tired and probably would have lost if Animal had not helped him. Roadpig invited Animal to join the Dreadnoks and Crusher was born. Nobody objected the new member.
As the Dreadnoks resident Mechanic Monkeywrench suddenly becomes very popular and busy when the Gang is readying to head out on a Run.
No sooner has Roadpig made his proclamation that he's going to mess the Steel Brigade up, he lowers the boom!!!
Though not a new comer to the biker world. Zartan gives one of the younger Dreadnoks Gasher a bit of advise before headed out on a long run.
Zartan; " It's simple kid just remember the 3 Fs. 1. Don't Fall behind. 2. Don't show no Fear. 3. Don't Fuck UP!!
Just like all the other Dreadnoks Thrasher is no different when it comes to giving Road Pig a hard time.
Thrasher; Yeah Mate all den stars are for every bloody Joe I've stuck in the ground wit me Thunder Machine. That's why you only got that one stripe on yo empty noggin.........
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In my Joeverse he will be my Joker's bodyguard.
Parts
Head: SF Guille
Arms: RnR v2
Torso: Roadpig
Waist and legs: Hotseat
Neck: RoC Destro
Thrasher leans in real close to Zanya.
Thrasher: So you aint Zarana? Then Roadpig won’t be mad when I say how bout a little kiss, love?
Zanya: He might not be, but I will!!!
Zanya decks Thrasher and he goes down like a sack of potatoes.
I've always wanted a Guile figure that didn't use the Roadpig torso since I find it too big but a figure using the original (not JCVD) head at the same time.
Parts list:
Head: Guile SF2
Torso: Big Boa
Arms: Big Boa
Crotch: Outback
Legs: Outback
What do you think guys?
As the Dreadnoks cheer and go crazy over the gory display, Zandar approaches Zanya.
Zandar: So what we thought is confirmed… Congratulations Zanya, but remember… until Zarana returns and verifies exactly who you are, I’ll be keeping both eyes on you.
Zanya: Fine, just keeps your hands off me, ‘uncle’…
Zandar: But tell me how you knew where those CORPS soldiers would be patrolling? That's not exactly information a civilian would be privy to.
Zanya: I never claimed to be a civilian. I’m Zartan’s daughter. That’s so much more.
Zandar: But I’ve never even heard of you! Same with Zarana! We know our own family.
Zanya: You think you know about every shag Zartan’s ever had? Wow, close family you have...
Zandar: Like I told you when you first found me, which isn’t an easy thing to do, I’ll tolerate your presence as long as you keep leading us closer to finding Zartan... But if you aren’t straight with us…
Zandar gestures to the dead CORPS member
Zandar: ...well, you're a smart girl. You can see what happens to those who cross the Dreadnoks!
From inside the Dreadnok shack, Zandar plots with Zarana. Zandar knows that time is running out on their operation and things must press forward.
Dreadnok Cycle and Thunder Machine repainted to match the 1/18 scale model bikes colour schemes. The stickers are from Cobra Stickers.
""See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand! O that I were a glove upon that hand, that I might touch that cheek!"...OH DONALD WHEN WILL YOU GET IT THROUGH YOUR THICK PIG-HEADED SKULL THE SISTER WILL NEVER EXCEPT YOU FER WHAT YER ARE. NOT EVEN YER MATES DO THAT'S WHY YER OUT IN THIS STINKEN ALLEY WHILE THER ALL IN THE BAR..YA STINKEN UGLY TURD! "While this may be true Roadpig as Shakespeare wrote "What must be shall be."
Deep in the Florida Everglades, Zartan's gang of Dreadnoks have captured an intruder into their swampy lair!
The intruder claims to be a new Cobra operative named "Croc Master", although he was not sent to the swamp by Cobra. rather he claims to be there hunting for crocodile eggs.
Whatever his motivation may be, Zartan decides that he needs to be taught a lesson. Not just ANYBODY is allowed in Zartan's territory! A fight is quickly arranged to determine if Croc Master will have the right to search for eggs in these swamps or not.
Croc Master: You're going, down Zartan! You're no match for a guy who wrestles crocs on a daily basis and lives to tell the tale!
Zartan: Big talk! Let's see if you can back it up!
Zartan strikes with the speed of a ninja! He delivers a savage roundhouse kick to Croc Master's abdomen- knocking the wind out of him!
The Dreadnoks howl in delight!
Zatan (Zartan's son) is leading the 'Noks since his father is doing business other way around the country.
Searching the the darkness of night, Zanzibar, who only hours ago thought he had trusted allies in the Decepticons Cyclonus and Scourge, finds that he is alone. His home base, the Dreadnok shack in the swamps, has been destroyed by the very Decepticons he thought he could trust. Zanzibar is alone.
Zanzibar: ' 'ello? Oi! 'ello? Is there anybody there? Torch? Road Pig? Oi!'
Zanzibar trips over some foliage in the darkness several times before he hears something; a groan!
Zanzibar: 'Ripper? Is that you?!'
Zanzibar begins to run toward the groan!
Zanzibar: 'Ripper?!"
His question is answered by a familiar, high pitched response.
Ripper: 'Cor, blimey! Zanzibar? Is that you?'
Zanzibar leaps over a fallen tree and finds all of his Dreadnok cohorts, slowly waking up from a slumber!
Zanzibar: 'Mates! What happened here?'
Zanzibar finds Ripper standing, rubbing a sore head. Road Pig and Torch are also pulling themselves from the ground.
Torch: 'Awww... bloody 'ell! Me noggin'.'
Ripper: 'Me 'ead is killin' me!'
Zanzibar: 'What happened?'
Road Pig: 'My head hurts.'
Torch: 'I feel bloody 'ung over! I didn't even have a pint!'
Road Pig stands, suddenly sobered.
Road pig: 'Where is my beloved?'
Road Pig spots Zarana laying on the ground, still out cold and runs to her side.
Zanzibar: 'Yeah, wake 'er up, Piggy. I got some stuff to tell 'er.'
1988 was actually not a very big year for Cobra, there were very few Cobras released this year on cards, most were vehicle drivers. The most significant carded Cobra from this year was the first version of the Toxo Viper. The most significant figures to come out this year were other bad guys who eventually become absorbed into Cobra or were allied with them, namely a great new version of Destro and his own personal army, the Iron Grenadiers. I had been waiting many years for them to make toys of Destro's personal army, who were loosely alluded to in his 1983 file card, it figures they'd finally get around to it AFTER I stopped collecting! The other significant figure from this year was the Dreadnok Roadpig. He is one of my favorite 'noks. Out of all of the gang, he really looks the most like a character out of Mad Max, I love his anarchy tattoo, his cinder bloc on a stick weapon and his imposing size. He was the only Dreadnok to last into the 1990s, when he received a 2nd, repainted release. He was an amusing enough character as well, who had a pathological devotion to Zarana as well as multiple personalities. As an adult collector I made sure to acquire the excellent 2nd release of Destro, who comes off as far more dignified an lordly than the first version, and whose file card revealed some fascinating info about his family history and mask (which actually made it into The Rise of Cobra). I also picked up his right hand man, Voltar, the general of his army. I dig Voltar, I hear that a lot of folks don't, but I think he looks pretty cool. The fact that he originally came with a pet vulture was a bit goofy though. Of course, I also had to have Road Pig as he is full of win and also I was dedicated to having all the vintage Dreadnoks.
Dreadnok Cycle repainted to match 1/18 scale model bike colour scheme. The stickers are from Cobra Stickers.
Buzzer: I don't think 'I don't know' is the answer Roadpig is looking for, mate.
Steel Brigade soldier: But I don't! It's the god's honest truth!!
Roadpig: WRONG!!!
Roadpig lowers his cinder-block sledgehammer onto the Steel Brigade's hand, slowly crushing it to a pulp while the other Dreadnoks jeer in delight.
Steel Brigade soldier: ARRRRGGGHHHHH!!!!
Zanzibar: Go on and scream you scum! It won't do you any good!
Buzzer: Now, I’ll ask you again… Where’s Zartan?
Despite all of his training, the Steel Brigade member sees only one way out of this hell.
Steel Brigade: Stark Industries! He’s being held in a military prison in the Stark Industries compound!! That’s CORPS headquarters!!
Upon seeing Zarana, Road Pig instantly snaps out of his bloodlust and charges over to her. He takes and kisses her hand.
Road Pig: Zarana my love… Every moment of your absence has felt like an eternity on my heart.
Zarana: Ugh, you’re dripping blood on me. Out of the way you big lug nut; I’ve got some family business to take care of…
Zandar picks up Zanya and the Dreadnoks up from the frigid mountains in Canada, and soon they are back at their latest hideout in the swamp. Roadpig, Buzzer, Storm Rider, Thrasher, and Gnawgahyde are hanging out inside when they arrive.
Thrasher: Well Well!! What do we have here??
Buzzer: Looks like some CORPS scum ‘aye! Where’d you get this lovely?
Ripper: Hooked this fish in Canada, we did Buzzah!
At being posed the very reasonable question of her identity by Buzzer, Zanya instantly turns to Zandar.
Zandar: This is Zanya. She claims to be Zartan’s daughter…
Ripper: Blimey!! You mean you aint Zarana?
Zanya: No you cretin. Never claimed I was.
Ripper: I thought you was Zarana!!
Torch: Cor Blimey!! Me too!!
Zanzibar: Me three!!
Monkeywrench: I don’t care either way…
Zanya: I don’t even have an accent you morons.
Thrasher: Crikey! I didn’t know Zartan had kids!!
Torch: What he do that for?
Ripper: Yeah! And what about us?
Gnawgahyde: What about us? What you on about Ripper?
Ripper: I don’t know! Just surprised is all… You think he might have told us after all these years ridin' together…
Roadpig: Then where is Zarana?
Zandar: She’s on assignment. Don’t worry about it Donald.
Ripper: Aye! When’d you get here Zandar?
Zandar: I’ve been here the whole time!
Ripper: Oi… guess I didn’t see ya. Hi…
After pushing past Roadpig, Zarana walks over to her brother Zandar who is standing with Zanya.
Zandar: So does she check out?
Zarana: Yeah, she checks out. She’s Zartan’s daughter all right. The blood test was conclusive.
Zanya: I told you I was legit… and now that we know for sure where Zartan is being held, what are we waiting for?
Zarana: I agree. We need to free Zartan right away but first thing is first…
Zarana looks Zanya up and down.
Zarana: So you’re my niece or somethin' aye?
Zanya: Yeah. You need a hug or something?
Satisfied that she has Zartan's location, Zanya no longer needs the whimpering Steel Brigade soldier. She abruptly turns and leaves the table.
Zanya: He’s all yours now boys...
Roadpig: Oh Roadpig is going to mess you up!!!
Zandar interrupts Monkeywrench's ramblings by casually getting things pointed back to the interrogation.
Zandar: Roadpig, I think you should know Zarana won’t be back until we get Zartan freed…
The massive Dreadnok angrily makes his way to the head of the table.
Roadpig: Without our beloved... Ra… R..Roadpig been feeling like stompin’ all day!!!
Buzzer: You’d better tell us where Zartan is... and you’d better start talking before Roadpig makes you start screaming!
Then Storm Rider grabs the Steel Brigade Trooper's arm and works to pin it to the table.
Steel Brigade Member: I don’t know! I'm telling you! I don't know!!