Steam vs. Deisel

[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

[Anonymous]

My layout will have mostly steam with some E units and early F's. The predominent loco will probably be a 2-8-0, they're good for just about anything.

[Anonymous]

Mostly steam. I model NYO&W which went out of business in the late 50's. At the time they had a few deisels. I also have a logging division with shays and heislers.

[AntonioFP45]

1st & 2nd generation diesel. EMD & GE. I like steam very much, but my modeling era is post 1964. My favorite steamer is the NYC J3a Hudson class, known for hitting 100mph speeds regularly pulling NYC's top billing passenger trains. I've always wondered if there are any film clips anywhere showing them at full speed!

[IRONROOSTER]

I picked steam and electric, but actually I plan to have all three. One advantage of modeling the 40's - 50's. Guess I just like them all. Now if only I could find some operating horse drawn trolleys in S scale...
Enjoy
Paul

[michaelstevens]

Wow # 11 !
Are you using a "hot" catenary ?
If so, aren't operations (e.g. re-railments) & maintenance (e.g. track cleaning) incredibly complicated ?

[Big_Boy_4005]

Steam has no nostalgic value for me. It was gone before I was born, though you wouldn't be able to guess that from my name.

[FThunder11]

I have deisel and electric on my layout. All Amtrak. The electric one is the Acela Express from Bachmann.