QUOTE: Originally posted by ebriley I hate to be a nitpicker but the locomotive type referenced in the poll is spelled "diesel". Also if you're "wandering" you're like Moses leading the children out of Egypt. I think you mean "wondering" as in "I wonder about that". I know how typing on a computer and then clicking on "submit" can lead to spelling errors, but we're getting really bad (yes "we", all of us!) about that on these forums. Ed
QUOTE: Originally posted by cjm89 There were Diesel-hydraulics in Europe that used a mechanical transmission to power the wheels, but all but a few experimental units on the SP and Rio Grande in the USA
QUOTE: Originally posted by ebriley know how typing on a computer and then clicking on "submit" can lead to spelling errors, but we're getting really bad (yes "we", all of us!) about that on these forums. Ed
QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes Guys and Gals [:)] Don't be so critical of spelling errors.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by kbfcsme QUOTE: Originally posted by cjm89 BTW, since we are talking about correct spelling, it's spelled DIESEL, not, deisel, deseil, desseil, or anything else. Funny, I always thought it was diseasel![;)] as in Coughs and sneazels spread dieasels!!
QUOTE: Originally posted by cjm89 BTW, since we are talking about correct spelling, it's spelled DIESEL, not, deisel, deseil, desseil, or anything else.
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Originally posted by FundyNorthern It might be an idea to do some spell checking, as most of the original poll and heading are spelled wrong. quote] Next to my 1,000 + page Walthers reference book is my 1,500 + Webster's and I use this guy more than Walther's but then, it's free. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 6:27 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 Well, according to his profile he's a student. We can cut him a little slack. He's learning.[swg][tup] We all got learned when we first joined the forums, didn't we? Reply Edit CP5415 Member sinceJuly 2003 From: Whitby, ON 2,594 posts Posted by CP5415 on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 2:48 PM I'm just wondering how to answer this. But I'll give it a try. Steam, I love steam locomotives, especially CP's 2816 & 3101[;)] Diesel electric - all of them Electric - GG1 Gordon Brought to you by the letters C.P.R. as well as D&H! K1a - all the way Reply AntonioFP45 Member sinceDecember 2003 From: Good ol' USA 9,635 posts Posted by AntonioFP45 on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 2:13 PM Well, according to his profile he's a student. We can cut him a little slack. He's learning.[swg][tup] "I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!" Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 1:59 PM It might be an idea to do some spell checking, as most of the original poll and heading are spelled wrong. Reply Edit cwclark Member sinceJanuary 2004 From: Crosby, Texas 3,660 posts Posted by cwclark on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 11:57 AM I like the disel-electric / diesel because I'm actually too young to remember the steam locomotives...I was born in '59 and that was the year almost all steamers were removed from commercial service...I had a Southern Pacific local freight train that ran right past my back yard where I grew up in San Antonio, Texas that serviced the Beckmann limestone quarry ...I never saw steam engines on that particular branch but I do remember some RS-11's, EMD F7 A & B units, and lots of GP7's and GP 9's in those days. Reply AntonioFP45 Member sinceDecember 2003 From: Good ol' USA 9,635 posts Posted by AntonioFP45 on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 11:43 AM Hello Jonothon, Not trying to be overly critical but..... consider re-wording this poll. "The Best of the Best" might conflict wih "What is your favorite...." Best of the Best could be in: horsepower, speed, body design, tractive effort, etc. While my favorites are diesels, the best as far as environment, cleannliness and noise levels would be the electric locomotives like AEM7s, GG1s, or E60s. By the way. As far as locomotives in the U.S.A diesel-electrics and diesels refer to the same thing. The typical diesel-electric like an SD50 uses a diesel engine that runs an alternator that supplies electrical power to the systems onboard and the traction motors. The FL-9 is an example of a Diesel Electric-Electric. Equipped with a standard diesel locomotive engine plus an electrical system that allows the FL9 to run off of "Third Rail" power. Take care, Amigo! "I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!" Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Just wandering Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 11:15 AM I Just wanted to know how other trains.com people think is the best of the best. Reply Edit Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! Login Register Users Online jeffhergert York1 see all » Search the Community ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Model Railroader Newsletter See all Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox! Sign up
QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 Well, according to his profile he's a student. We can cut him a little slack. He's learning.[swg][tup]
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