Which passenger train would you most like to model?

[CBQ_Guy]

Well I'm modeling the late 1960's but have considered bumping the era up to just after the creation of Amtrash. I think it's kinda funky cool to see all the various railroad's passenger fleet colors running together. IMO, it's all been downhill for the American Rail Corp. since!

[Anonymous]

I would like to model passenger trains form the turn of the 20th century when trains where the fastest mode of travel.

[Anonymous]

I intend to model Santa Fe's "Chief", "Grand Canyon Limited", "Fast Mail", "El Capitan", and the "Super Chief" in N scale. I have enough of the cars to do a shortened but credible (9 car) version of the first 3 trains, and I am accumilating the cars for the other 2. While I am satisfied with my rebuilt and/or refinished heavyweight cars, most of my lightweight cars will need to be stripped and repainted using the techniques described in the July 2003 MR article on stainless steel finishes. If I can make this work for me, it will solve a problem that has been bothering me for several decades as a modeler. The image of the gleeming streamliner, Santa Fe or otherwise, has always attracted my attention as a passenger, railfan and modeler. The train I favor but missed was the "Chief" after it was streamlined but still pulled by steam (circa 1938-46). That was a "have your cake and eat it too" kind of train. Early in 1954 the "Chief" lost its all Pullman status and received coaches. To me this was a step forward in providing for the varied needs of the traveling public rather than a loss of elitist prestige. One area that the Santa Fe misunderstood was the appeal of dome cars. For that I look to the "California Zephyr" of neighbors CB&Q, D&RGW, and WP. I missed that one too, but I rode and photographed th "Rio Grande Zephyr" in 1978 and again in '82.

[Anonymous]

1968 Empire Builder is for me.

[rf16a]

Pennsy's Broadway Limited.
Reading's Crusader.
Amtrak, with lot of express boxcars and roadrailers.
Any PRSL train to the Jersey Shore.
CNJ's Blue Comet.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by badasscat
While I'm at it here, who makes a decent HO-scale Dreyfuss Hudson? I thought I saw a Rivarossi model somewhere but is it any good? I have not seen any others.

Rivarossi did have one. When Model Expo was the distributor for Rivarossi products, I remembered seeing it when I ordered the Santa Fe (Blue Goose) streamlined Hudson. Curiously, looking through the Walthers 2004 catalog, I don't see one. Checking the advertisements in the pages of MR should help, as it was a popular item. My version runs smoothly and I've had no problems with it; the NYC version should be every bit as good.[:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Railroading_Brit

It's not listed, but I'd really like a model of the Nebraska Zephyr set as preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum - articulated, stainless steel, and with an E5 as motive power - very sleek, elegant looking train.

That makes two of us! I'm not that far away from the IRM and the NZ is a real beauty. Standing beside it, I felt transported back in time. Absolutely gorgeous, she is! I think I took more photographs of it than anything else at the museum.[:D][:D][:D]

[mloik]

The California Zephyr with Western Pacific orange and silver through the Feather River canyon. Can't be beat!

Michael in California

[Anonymous]

It's not listed, but I'd really like a model of the Nebraska Zephyr set as preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum - articulated, stainless steel, and with an E5 as motive power - very sleek, elegant looking train.

[vsmith]

The Pioneer Zephyr.

Perhaps the most attractive train ever built...

[Anonymous]

I can't believe so few people have voted for the 20th Century! This is still one of the most famous trains in the world and it's very tough to find good models to model it - I have not yet found any even remotely accurate NYC Pullman cars to match any of the 20th Century consists in anything but brass. I would think, with such a famous train that was pulled by such amazing locomotives (including non-streamlined Hudsons, several different streamlined Hudsons, Alco PA's, Baldwin sharknoses and E7's/E8's), that there would be a lot of pent-up demand.

While I'm at it here, who makes a decent HO-scale Dreyfuss Hudson? I thought I saw a Rivarossi model somewhere but is it any good? I have not seen any others. And if I'm wrong about the Pullman cars (I'd be looking for the 1938 or 1940 versions), please let me know. I really have not seen these accurately modeled in plastic, and this is one train I would really like to get right.

[CBQ_Guy]

Well my only choice seems to be the California Zephyr. Oh wait, I already did that!

[FThunder11]

I model modern amtrk acela

[Anonymous]

im going to have to go with the crowd the powahatan arrow. it has such a strong and forceful look like it can take on anything.

[Jetrock]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dxr8007

I chose " The super chief " but I don't know what SANTA FE travel to any state
Any body know about " The Super Chief " SANTA FE which they use to travel other state e.g LA etc ?

The Super Chief was a Los Angeles to Chicago run. Pretty train--at the CSRM I sometimes work on the "Cochiti", which ran as part of the original Super Chief consist.

My favorite was the Sacramento Northern "Comet", an express train that ran from Chico to Oakland (and all the way to San Francisco once the Bay Bridge opened) featuring varied interurban passenger motors, with one of SN's variety of open-vestibule observation cars on the end. I've got an HO drumhead kit for the "Comet" but lack a model of the SN's "Bidwell" or "Moraga" to affix it onto...

[BRAKIE]

I would model C&O's George Washington ,FFV or Sportsman.I haven't really given it much thought lately.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SuperChiefFan

QUOTE: Originally posted by dougal

I model the Acela Regional Service on a fictional route between Allentown, PA and Buffalo,NY, so I voted for the Acela Service. The trains will be named the Valley Flyer Service.

Dougal, do you operate ACELA trains via DC or overhead power? How many trainsets?

I run with a P40 and four cars(Acela regional train aren't electric I.E.Keystones, Empire Service ect.) . I'll have 2 sets. Sorry it so long to reply.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45

I picked the 20th Century LImited as a Streamlined beauty with the J3a Hudsons.
The 1950s-60s version was still attractive also with E7s in the lead.

You can't help but to appreciate the classics! Certainly the 20th Century Limited--with either the streamlined Hudsons or E-units--was a beautiful train.[^]

[AntonioFP45]

I picked the 20th Century LImited as a Streamlined beauty with the J3a Hudsons.
The 1950s-60s version was still attractive also with E7s in the lead.

The streamliner that I'm actually going to model is Seaboard Coast LIne's "Champion"( post 1967). Originally run by Atlantic Coast Line, this train carried passengers from the North to vacation spots in Florida. Train was often 15 to 20 cars long with 3 E units pulling.

[j1love]

I cant believe I am the only one who chose The Broadway Limited!! Oh well, give me the version with the Lightweight car set and the T-1 4-4-4-4 in the lead! The Powattan Arrow is a VERY close second though....I agree with 4884 Bigboy.....it is a beautiful trainset.....next to The Broadway of course! :-)

[Anonymous]

I chose " The super chief " but I don't know what SANTA FE travel to any state
Any body know about " The Super Chief " SANTA FE which they use to travel other state e.g LA etc ?

[Anonymous]

Probably one of the absolute best and greatest looking passenger trains was the Northern Pacific's North Coast Limited with the Lowey two tone green color scheme.

[tomwatkins]

The Southern Crescent, woth an accurate Ps-4 Heavy Pacific on the point. Broadway Limited would make me a very happy camper indeed if they would do one.
Sure Would Be Nice,
Tom Watkins

[Roadtrp]

I voted for the most beautiful train ever, the Milwaukee Road Hiawatha. I rode the Hiawatha several times between Minneapolis and Chicago when I was young, and that train has much to do with my love of railroading.

[Anonymous]

The Powahatan Arrow. Next to the SP's Daylight Limited, I think it's the most beautiful train in the world. (those J's sure are something)

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dougal

I model the Acela Regional Service on a fictional route between Allentown, PA and Buffalo,NY, so I voted for the Acela Service. The trains will be named the Valley Flyer Service.

Dougal, do you operate ACELA trains via DC or overhead power? How many trainsets?

[Anonymous]

I model the Acela Regional Service on a fictional route between Allentown, PA and Buffalo,NY, so I voted for the Acela Service. The trains will be named the Valley Flyer Service.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan5525

Well i voted for other becuase i did not see the 400 but my vote is for the 400.

It's there, CNWfan...fourth from the top.[8D]

[Anonymous]

Well i voted for other becuase i did not see the 400 but my vote is for the 400.