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<p>Chuck,</p> <p>how´s that:</p> <ul> <li>JNR D51</li> <li>JNR C61</li> <li>JNR C62</li> <li>JNR C57</li> <li>JNR C58</li> <li>JNR 9600 etc</li> </ul> <p>But back to the OP´s question:</p> <p>My personal view is that the 4-4-0 "American" was certainly the most influential locomotive design ever, not only in the US. It was the loco that build a nation and provided the basis of new developments in steam locomotive design for higher speeds. Second to that I see the F series Diesels, as they facilitated the transition from steam to Diesel (even if I may not like this [swg]) Third on my list is the PRR GG1 - for me the epitome of electric locos in the US. Fourth is the PRR K4 as the best Pacific ever, challenged only by the A4 Pacific of the LNER or the 231 of PLM. Number five is the class 19 steam motor loco of Deutsche Reichsbahn, for its innovative, maybe revolutionary technology, but unfortunately a victim of WW II. No. 6 is the class 52 Decapod of Deutsche Reichsbahn, probably the most successful steam locomotive design in the world, with over 7,500 built. This type of loco saw regular service way into the 1980´s and even now, there are quite a few in operation. I leave up to others to fill the remaining ranks.</p> <p>Just my personal view...</p>
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