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If you were a locomotive, what would you be?

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Posted by demonwolf224 on Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:54 PM

I would be a GP40-2 because it will be my soon to be motive power on my soon to be layout the Henderson Valley Lines. It will hopefully be started sometime after Christmas. I just love GP40s because there's something about branchline motive power that gives me a simle inside.Smile

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Posted by Texas Zepher on Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:28 PM

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 fifedog wrote:
A GP-30, of course.  Big shoulders, small frame, and still goin' after 40 years...

Uh, can I change mine to the GP30. It was awesome. It looked like royalty w/ the bulge in the hood.

Hmmm, I always thought they looked like the hunch-back of Notre Dame.

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Posted by dale8chevyss on Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:25 PM

 In theory I would like to be a J 4-8-4 (not only because it's my favorite but) powerfully moving high profile and expensive people/cars around from town to town, always maintaining my spick and span image attracting new people and carrying the N&W name. 

 

In reality I would probably be a 2-6-6-4 or something like that- dirty, behind the scenes (not a premiere loco), pulling dirty coal all my life with little to no breaks with no help from anyone just hoping the next day will bring something interesting.

 

One can hope...

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:55 AM

 SD40-2. Overworked, minimally maintained, hard working.

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Posted by Been Nothing Since Frisco (BNSF) on Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:54 AM

cudaken

E-6 Santa Fe with War Bonnet Paint. Just a great looking engine, and pretty fast for its time.

Next if I had a second chances, BIG BOY.

 

Ok, yes on the E6, no on the big boy. so here's my list:

1. I think you can figure this one out look at the name and what's the most popular loco in American history? (F unit not sd40-2) 

2. Restored A.T.&S.F. (that's ho it's spelled on that loco) Y3 2-8-8-2

3. Super Cheif

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Posted by Been Nothing Since Frisco (BNSF) on Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:52 AM

cudaken

E-6 Santa Fe with War Bonnet Paint. Just a great looking engine, and pretty fast for its time.

Next if I had a second chances, BIG BOY.

 

Ok, yes on the E6, no on the big boy. so here's my list:

1. I think you can figure this one out look at the name and what's the most popular loco in American history? (F unit not sd40-2) 

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Posted by Burlington Northern Rails on Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:19 AM
I think i would be a "Burlington Northern" (of course) SD60MAC.

Well aged, strong and unique.

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Posted by cudaken on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:35 PM

E-6 Santa Fe with War Bonnet Paint. Just a great looking engine, and pretty fast for its time.

Next if I had a second chances, BIG BOY.

 

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Posted by GTX765 on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:04 PM

  What would I be? I do not know the reputation of locomotives. At work I am known for being serious about work and find mistakes that other make and fix them. I am also known for being a bit onery Evil so what engine would this be? I think steam or transition era would be nice.....hmmm

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Posted by R. T. POTEET on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:46 PM

To be perfectly honest I'd rather be an Oscar Meyer Weiner!

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:32 PM

New Haven I-5
 USRA Light Mikado.

 Acually, I would be a Nickel Plate S class 2-8-4.

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Posted by ns3010 on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:08 PM

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Posted by citylimits on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:02 PM

Mmmm. I would be a newly delivered E4 in SAL citrus colors on my demostration run through Florida. I would be clean, pampered and admired. I would be the recipient of many ooh's and ah's and I would get a little mad if my paint became in any way smudged or defiled by the clamouring hands of those who fell in love with me at first sight.

My boss's could hardly control their fast beating hearts when they first saw me, a few weeks earlier, at La Grange, IL because they saw me as being part of their bold new future. I would notice the small beads of persperation running down their cheeks from their brows because it was only they who new how much coin they had borrowed to obtain me for their railway. I would latter wear with pride the train name assignment plates - Orange Blossom Special and the then futuristic, Silver Meteor.

In latter years, the bean counters and philistines had me repainted and looked at me in derision as a liability - oh, how the elderly among us are treated by the younger generation who often deny us the medical attention we so badly need. But I remained still elegant in spite of all this neglect and reduced status as I live on and forever in the hearts and minds of my admirers and in the books that include stories of my life and service. I am E4 #3000 of the Seaboard Air Line Railway and I am the heart of the South.

 

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Posted by grizlump9 on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:34 PM

 i would be a TRRA (terminal railroad assn. of st louis) yard engine of the 1960's or 70's.  I would be back home every night and never have to move over 5 mph.

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Posted by shayfan84325 on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:23 PM

I'd dream of being UP's 844 - big, powerful, never retired, admired, and imposing...

...but I'd most likely be the "Dinky Locomotive" (Porter narrow gauge 0-4-2) in the park in Soda Springs, Idaho.  I'd accept my fate as a relic of times gone by, a workhorse with little luster in my past and zero hope of future glory.  Still, I'm a retired hard worker, accepting my tiny role in the universe.

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:54 PM

Whistling

Well I like "Classey"    So I believe I would be and F7 in silver and orange, gleaming in the sun pulling a load of smiling people through the most beautiful Canyon in America. CoolBig SmileSmileSmile,Wink, & Grin                           If you still don't get it look at my Avatar.WinkWow!!

Steam wise,  It would be a Classey" CP Selkirk.  Ya just got to love them.Thumbs UpYeah!!

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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:51 PM

I wouldnt be, because I'd be a lifeless lump of steel...Whistling

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Posted by Teditor on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:08 PM

A Southern Pacific AC-12 Cab Forward, mainly because I like 'em, but it's also the way I am configured, face at the front, exhaust at the rear!

Teditor. 

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Posted by Lovemyf7 on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:05 PM
well i would be a UP Gas Turbine With 8000 horsepower so when i could show those rice burners a thing our twoLaugh And so i could wake up an entire town as i rumble through going 70 miles an hour and sounding like a F-22 flying at street level with afterburners cranked onCowboy  
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Posted by galaxy on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 7:28 AM

 BigBlueConrail wrote:

NICE shiny loco!

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Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.

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Posted by WP 3020 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 1:56 AM
An American built 0-5-0. A bit unconventional but being able to some unique things. Or maybe an 0-2-0. Still unconventional but able to handle the best of curves (if you know what I'm sayin' ) . Some days an 0-0-0.
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Posted by Lord Atmo on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:30 AM
Either an SD60, SD45X, or a DD35A

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Posted by trainboy414 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:11 AM
prr e6 atlantic small yet fast.
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Posted by asta on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 10:55 PM
that is almost the same question the state shrink asked me when i was testing for a local law enforcment agency.. his question was "what animal would i be?" as far as train i wouls say a UP GTEL 8500 fearless, tough, all powerfull and ground shaking when someone gives you lip just floor it and blow it out the exhaust and put them in their place
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Posted by Packers#1 on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 10:30 PM

 fifedog wrote:
A GP-30, of course.  Big shoulders, small frame, and still goin' after 40 years...

Uh, can I change mine to the GP30. It was awesome. It looked like royalty w/ the bulge in the hood.

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Posted by BigBlueConrail on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 2:14 PM
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Posted by Hoople on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 2:05 PM
Probably a 4-8-2 mountain... Not big, not small... Just sorta in the middle, doing the work and not complaining.
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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 1:09 PM
Burlington E-5

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 8:23 AM
A GP-30, of course.  Big shoulders, small frame, and still goin' after 40 years...

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