ModelRailroader.com Reader Poll – January 22, 2004

[Bergie]

How many locomotives do you think you’ll purchase this year? Please vote then share your comments below.

Polls on Trains.com are not scientific and reflect only the opinions of the users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, the readers of our magazines, nor the public as a whole. Bottom line, our polls are meant for fun and to stimulate conversation amongst our forum users.

[vsmith]

I plan on adding 2 this year...but the Gods can be mischief!!

I plan on adding two loco's to my LS indoor Borracho Springs RR

Both large scale Bachmann Spectrum's , the 0-4-0 Porter and the 2-6-0 industrial mogul

I was supposed to pick these up last year, but as soon as I had the $$ for the indy I saw that MDC was clearing out thier LS Hustlers and Speeders at 50% off so 2 hustlers and 2 speeders later, no $$ left for the Indy. Same story with the Porter got the money before Xmas, when out shopping found that Marshall's was selling LGB stuff at clearance prices, so 3 Lgb Porters and 8 flat cars later, that $$ are gone.[V]

So I didnt get what I planned, but I also took advantage of some scereaming good deals.
The biggest problem I have now is that I'm running out of room, really fast![:D][8D][:D][8D]

[CP5415]

Ok, I've just bought my Athearn VIA P42
I've got both Proto 2 D&H PA's on order.
& I've got my eye on a couple of Athearn SD40-2's in Rock Red & Yellow livery that will become part of WERD Locomotive Leasing.
Maybe, depending on funds, I might buy a couple more.
Time will tell. [:)]

Gordon

[nfmisso]

I added seven last year, so.... this year may be different..... I have only identified two that I am planning on getting, but the year is young.

[wooddale]

I'll be adding the new BLI C&O T (2-10-4) and possibly 2 narrow gauge shays this year.

[skerber]

I bought one Kato SD80MAC NS this year and an Atlas Dash 8-40B NS last year. I like the Kato's performance over the Atlas, but I also like the fact that with Atlas I don't have to glue everything on. I think in the future though I may buy more Kato and maybe some Athern Genesis.

[BlackCloud]

I'm a steam-only freak, and I am only interested in top-of-the-line DCC-ready big steam. Unfortunately, I have champagne taste and a beer budget, so probably only one engine in the near future- the N&W Class A 2-6-6-4 from Broadway Limited. Whoot whoot! [swg]

[Anonymous]

Said seven to ten, but with upwards of fifteen needing decoders and only one with DCC, that number could greatly reduce.

[Anonymous]

None. I need to add structures. Union station is tops on my list.

[Anonymous]

Oh Boy! Do I need a Dr. or what!! Well, a year long project of a major overhaul and a flush pocketbook (at least this year) and high hopes for two Big Boys, one Streamliner and one Switcher. Ye Gads! Don't let my wife read this! (lol)

[Anonymous]

I voted 1-3 but then realized I have already purchased but not received 4 plus there at least 2 more that I just have-to-have!. I don't know why I am buying more when I already have way more than I need but then I could find worse things to spend my money on.

[PistolPete]

Maybe one UP road unit and one BN for yard and switching work. Depends on how far the $ goes for layout construction and a new power pack.

[Anonymous]

I am currently building a No. Central Arizona (Flagstaff) logging RR module circa 1890's. Seven to ten may be a bit optimistic, due to the limited availability and already have a couple 4-4-0 American kits to construct, but I always err on the high side.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bergie

How many locomotives do you think you’ll purchase this year? Please vote then share your comments below.

Polls on Trains.com are not scientific and reflect only the opinions of the users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, the readers of our magazines, nor the public as a whole. Bottom line, our polls are meant for fun and to stimulate conversation amongst our forum users.

[;)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bergie

How many locomotives do you think you’ll purchase this year? Please vote then share your comments below.

Polls on Trains.com are not scientific and reflect only the opinions of the users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, the readers of our magazines, nor the public as a whole. Bottom line, our polls are meant for fun and to stimulate conversation amongst our forum users.

[;)][;)]Already have nine steamers and one diesel switcher. I indicated no purchase but maybe the Broadway S.P.cab forward sure would look nice.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bergie

How many locomotives do you think you’ll purchase this year? Please vote then share your comments below.

Polls on Trains.com are not scientific and reflect only the opinions of the users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, the readers of our magazines, nor the public as a whole. Bottom line, our polls are meant for fun and to stimulate conversation amongst our forum users.

[?][sigh]I voted zero, but I sure like the Broadway Limited S.P. Cab Forward, even though modelGreat Northern. When I was little remember cab forwards in operation in LA.

[CNW-400]

I'm planning on purchasing 2 N switchers within the next couple of months. I have no plans for other engines at this time, but if something catches my fancy....

Mark

[Anonymous]

My roster will be complete with a pair of undec Stewart f-7's with dual headlamps (possible this year)[:D]
A matching Alco models brass shark to go with the one I already have. (maybe this decade)[:)]
And a center cab 60 ton Whitcomb, in plastic! (maybe in my lifetime!)[:0]
So if the model railroad Gods smile on me.,[bow] I will get 3, maybe 4.
If not, at least the F units,and I'll be happy![:D]

[Anonymous]

Of the current selection of locomotives I've got all I'm going to buy. However, if they come out with something I'm looking for then it could be up to 4.

[Anonymous]

Well, since i have 6 on order already, i'll have to go wiht the 10+ one.

Jay

[Anonymous]

I voted for 7 to 10 units ........I model the sooline railroad mid 1960's to the mid 1970's in Wisconsin & have 21 units. I am starting a fictitious spin off branch line "MDH" In a blue,white,& black , paint scheem.........Blue replacing the color red for the branch. So I,ll be needing some blank units to go to the paint shops. PS. I can't wait to see the face of my banker when I tell him I'm starting a new railroad & that I'm gonna need a little capital funds for my project.

[Anonymous]

I've got my sights set on at least three in particular. If I purchased more it would be on impulse.

[cacole]

I have so many already that I doubt if more than 4-6 new models come out during the year that I will really want. I usually purchase only HO scale steam engines, and the market seems to be fairly well saturated.

[Anonymous]

Help, help! It's still January and I've already bought two UN-planned Minitrix engines.

Though my layout is exclusively Euro Era II-III, I WILL have one of the new Atlas Shays running a branch line this summer. Take a peak at my Royal Morovian Railway. http://MorovianRail.com The site is still under construction, but you can see why a Shay is a must.

Bob Fallier

[Anonymous]

I've bought two already and three are on order, so more than ten is a no-brianer.

[Anonymous]

Have ordered the Walthers Santa Fe Super Chief, so that counts for two, but do like the Zabra Stripes, so that could add a few more. But allready have to many locomotives. The older ones will get replaced with the newer ones. It may depend on what (Hopefully) the new layout will take, once I get started some time next year.

[Anonymous]

I plan on buying a Lionel Challenger and will try to purchase a T-1 Duplex both in HO.

[joecool1212]

I need to add a couple of NS SD70 80 or 90. Also my son has been bugging me for somthing in CNJ. Any Ideas? Joe

[Anonymous]

The model railroader with the most locos when he dies....... is still dead. However I bet he had fun.

I buy about two a year. It is the DCC that gets expensive

[Anonymous]

I want the Micro Trains FT A & B, both set #11 and set #12. I want a B & O Mikado in N and HO scales. I want an F7 (A & B powered) in B & O.........gee, the list goes on and on....