Funnest to Model?: Shortline, Regional vs. Class I

[on30francisco]

I enjoy modeling shortline / regional / backwoods railroads especially narrow gauge but also in standard gauge. I like the older, oddball, timeworn equipment and the one - of-a kind wooden structures found on these railroads. I like to freelance a lot of my equipment and structures so this type of modeling is just the ticket for me.

[on30francisco]

I enjoy modeling shortline / regional / backwoods railroads especially narrow gauge but also in standard gauge. I like the older, oddball, timeworn equipment and the one - of-a kind wooden structures found on these railroads. I like to freelance a lot of my equipment and structures so this type of modeling is just the ticket for me.

[twhite]

I model a class I in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, circa 1940-50, but that also means that I can model locals and turnarounds and way-freights, since that's the time when railroads did almost everything. So I kind of get the best of both worlds--big articulateds on time-freights and reefer extras, and little chunky 2-8-0's and 2-8-2's on locals and turns. Depends on my mood on any particular running session. I will admit that I have one HECK of a lot of fun with the locals, though, stopping and switching at every little station on the line (and hiding in sidings while the big trains clatter past). I even have a local passenger that stops at every fishing hole on the North Yuba river, so there's even fun with that. I like 'em both. Big time railroading and small, personalized customer service that you get with a local.

[twhite]

I model a class I in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, circa 1940-50, but that also means that I can model locals and turnarounds and way-freights, since that's the time when railroads did almost everything. So I kind of get the best of both worlds--big articulateds on time-freights and reefer extras, and little chunky 2-8-0's and 2-8-2's on locals and turns. Depends on my mood on any particular running session. I will admit that I have one HECK of a lot of fun with the locals, though, stopping and switching at every little station on the line (and hiding in sidings while the big trains clatter past). I even have a local passenger that stops at every fishing hole on the North Yuba river, so there's even fun with that. I like 'em both. Big time railroading and small, personalized customer service that you get with a local.

[Anonymous]

I model shortlines , regionals, interurbans, and suburban branchlines. laid back but can get spicey when the commuter trains roll in !

[Anonymous]

I model shortlines , regionals, interurbans, and suburban branchlines. laid back but can get spicey when the commuter trains roll in !

[Jetrock]

Currently I model a short line that was owned by a Class 1, so it's sort of a branch but not really. I tend to prefer short lines--the shorter the better! Old, used, slightly dilapidated equipment is my favorite kind--someday I'm going to model the Fiddletown & Copperopolis, dagnabbit!!

[Jetrock]

Currently I model a short line that was owned by a Class 1, so it's sort of a branch but not really. I tend to prefer short lines--the shorter the better! Old, used, slightly dilapidated equipment is my favorite kind--someday I'm going to model the Fiddletown & Copperopolis, dagnabbit!!

[dragenrider]

I have to go with many of you above. I model a short line with occasional run throughs by the Missouri Pacific. This allows me to operate a whole railroad from end to end, use small engines and short trains, model tight curves and unique settings, have my Mopac equipment put in occasional appearances, and have what ever else I want on the rails! In short, I have my own little railroad modeled like I want it.[:D][:D][:D]

Mine! It's all mine! [4:-)]

[dragenrider]

I have to go with many of you above. I model a short line with occasional run throughs by the Missouri Pacific. This allows me to operate a whole railroad from end to end, use small engines and short trains, model tight curves and unique settings, have my Mopac equipment put in occasional appearances, and have what ever else I want on the rails! In short, I have my own little railroad modeled like I want it.[:D][:D][:D]

Mine! It's all mine! [4:-)]

[orsonroy]

I like 'em all. If I had the space, I'd model a busy multitrack mainline and a long, lonely branch. One reason I was drawn to the NKP's Peoria Division was that it was a little of each. Six times a day, speedy mainline freights tore down the main. Twice a day, a local all-stops passenger train rolled through, and the line had a single local job and a single town switcher. I get a little of everything without any of it being too overpowering.

[orsonroy]

I like 'em all. If I had the space, I'd model a busy multitrack mainline and a long, lonely branch. One reason I was drawn to the NKP's Peoria Division was that it was a little of each. Six times a day, speedy mainline freights tore down the main. Twice a day, a local all-stops passenger train rolled through, and the line had a single local job and a single town switcher. I get a little of everything without any of it being too overpowering.

[twhite]

Jetrock: CHEERS! The Fiddletown and Copperopolis--my favorite shortline of all time, at least from those hilarious comics I remember. Go for it! Let me know!!
Tom

[twhite]

Jetrock: CHEERS! The Fiddletown and Copperopolis--my favorite shortline of all time, at least from those hilarious comics I remember. Go for it! Let me know!!
Tom

[Anonymous]

A mixture. My layout sees both tourist and commuter trains operated by the Museum, and also some class 1 branchline activity - CSX locos with one or two cars serving industries on the line. Sometimes the Museum uses their locos on these freights, which is popular with visitors!

[Anonymous]

A mixture. My layout sees both tourist and commuter trains operated by the Museum, and also some class 1 branchline activity - CSX locos with one or two cars serving industries on the line. Sometimes the Museum uses their locos on these freights, which is popular with visitors!

[BRAKIE]

Even though I have a collection of C&O locomotives my main modeling interest is short lines.Thus I have my own..The Columbus & Hocking Valley.[:D]

[BRAKIE]

Even though I have a collection of C&O locomotives my main modeling interest is short lines.Thus I have my own..The Columbus & Hocking Valley.[:D]