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Originally posted by cp1057 I'm one of those avante-garde, out-on-a-limb types that models the transition era (yuk-yuk) so I enjoy running both steam and diesel. Normally the steam locos are pulling passenger trains and the diesels handle freight. The rationale I use is that the diesels aren't yet equipped with steam generators to provide heat for the passenger cars. It works for me. The one diesel that is used for passenger operation is an Alco FPA-4 in green/gold Canadian National colours. I just wish steam models were more affordable, otherwise I have found that my layout is gradually dieselizing. Charles Hillsburgh Ontario [/qu[8D]ote][8D]Smoke gets in your eyes, but diesel fuel never washes out.[8)] Don a/k/a The Steamer Man Danvile, Va. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 8:51 PM The Sangamon and Kaskaskia actually has all three using their central Illinois rail system. The majority owner/CEO of the Sangamon & Kakaskia, Capt. Throckmorton Q. Snackledrogg, acquired most of the right-of-way from the C. & E. I. (Kaskaskia), the Wabash (Sangamon), the I. C. , and the Illinois Terminal in a rigged card game in the early stages of railroading in central Illinois. It made him wealthy and powerful enough so that he kept collecting royalties and duties from all of the above mentioned railroads as they utilized the right-of-way of the Sangamon & Kaskaskia. The downside to all this is that there is not much standardization on the SicK RR, (the Sangamon & Kaskaskia brackets the I. C.) and were is not for certain government agencies, the area served by the SicK RR would probably be devoid of any railroad at all. Reply Edit AltonFan Member sinceApril 2003 From: US 1,522 posts Posted by AltonFan on Thursday, December 18, 2003 10:43 AM I'd like to have steam, diesel, and electric. Dan Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 18, 2003 2:32 PM I model 70s to the 80s so we're all diesel, but I'm nearly 60 so I remember steam and every once in a while all the modern stuff disappears off the layout to be replaced by 40 foot boxcars with roof walks (running boards for the nit pickers!)and mostly first generation diesels. When get the extended staging done I'll have a track or two set aside for the earlier era so I can step further back in time when the notion strikes. For regular op sessions, etc the modern era is more likely to prevail! Ed Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 18, 2003 9:03 PM I'm stictly diesel, even numbers of GE and EMD units Ch Reply Edit jlg89123 Member sinceDecember 2003 1 posts Posted by jlg89123 on Thursday, December 18, 2003 9:09 PM Transition era, late 50's and early 60's, some steam, 2nd generation deisels, a couple of UP Turbines (definitely not Steam or Deisel) and a pair of gas/electric doodlebugs. I like the wide variety of equipment I can run and the range of styles. Reply douginut Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: Orem Ut 304 posts Posted by douginut on Friday, December 19, 2003 12:43 AM Favor Electric, have all. If I'm not near the train I love... ...I love the train I'm near!! Doug, in Utah Doug, in UtaH Reply ClinchValleySD40 Member sinceJune 2001 From: Holly, MI 1,269 posts Posted by ClinchValleySD40 on Friday, December 19, 2003 8:13 AM Strictly first and second generation diesel. Larry http://www.youtube.com/user/ClinchValleySD40 http://www.flickr.com/photos/52481330@N05/ http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/500/page/1/ppuser/8745/sl/c Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 21, 2003 11:22 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by donburlage Originally posted by cp1057 I'm one of those avante-garde, out-on-a-limb types that models the transition era (yuk-yuk) so I enjoy running both steam and diesel. Normally the steam locos are pulling passenger trains and the diesels handle freight. The rationale I use is that the diesels aren't yet equipped with steam generators to provide heat for the passenger cars. It works for me. The one diesel that is used for passenger operation is an Alco FPA-4 in green/gold Canadian National colours. I just wish steam models were more affordable, otherwise I have found that my layout is gradually dieselizing. Charles Hillsburgh Ontario [/qu[8D]ote][8D]Smoke gets in your eyes, but diesel fuel never washes out.[8)] Don a/k/a The Steamer Man Danvile, Va. Reply Edit 12 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 There are no community member online 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
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QUOTE: Originally posted by donburlage Originally posted by cp1057 I'm one of those avante-garde, out-on-a-limb types that models the transition era (yuk-yuk) so I enjoy running both steam and diesel. Normally the steam locos are pulling passenger trains and the diesels handle freight. The rationale I use is that the diesels aren't yet equipped with steam generators to provide heat for the passenger cars. It works for me. The one diesel that is used for passenger operation is an Alco FPA-4 in green/gold Canadian National colours. I just wish steam models were more affordable, otherwise I have found that my layout is gradually dieselizing. Charles Hillsburgh Ontario [/qu[8D]ote][8D]Smoke gets in your eyes, but diesel fuel never washes out.[8)] Don a/k/a The Steamer Man Danvile, Va. Reply Edit 12 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 There are no community member online 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
Originally posted by cp1057 I'm one of those avante-garde, out-on-a-limb types that models the transition era (yuk-yuk) so I enjoy running both steam and diesel. Normally the steam locos are pulling passenger trains and the diesels handle freight. The rationale I use is that the diesels aren't yet equipped with steam generators to provide heat for the passenger cars. It works for me. The one diesel that is used for passenger operation is an Alco FPA-4 in green/gold Canadian National colours. I just wish steam models were more affordable, otherwise I have found that my layout is gradually dieselizing. Charles Hillsburgh Ontario [/qu[8D]ote][8D]Smoke gets in your eyes, but diesel fuel never washes out.[8)] Don a/k/a The Steamer Man Danvile, Va.