Any other EMD swicher fans out there???

Posted by nssr9169

on Tue, Jan 3 2006 7:05 PM

I'm a big fan of early sw and nw series. I've had the privlage to work around sw1's and even an nw5 ( which for those who don't know is like a nw2 except that it has a steam generator compartment in short hood on oposit side of cab from engine, verry rare only 13 ever built) Please tell stories about any experances with EMD's.

SW1' s for ever![oX)]

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Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jan 3 2006 8:56 PM

nssr9169,

Yes for sure. I run one (SW9) every once and a while, and it is just a cool unit. We don't really use it as a switchter that much, but more to run some passenger cars back and forth, so she's got an easy live with us.
We maintain it ourselves as well, which is cool to do, and given that we don't really run during the winter, it means maintainance season just arrived .....[:D]

Posted by joseph2

on Tue, Jan 3 2006 9:29 PM

We have a 1947 NW2 where I work,it's ex GN.I never had a chance to run it but its fun to go for cab rides.I have spent time running a small GE,also enjoyable.

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jan 3 2006 10:39 PM

I really like watching MP15 work Proviso, but my all time favorite switcher is the

NW 5

I thing they look sharp in Cascade Green! [:p]

Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH

on Wed, Jan 4 2006 10:30 AM

Having grown up in an area served by the IHB, I couldn't help but be a fan of EMD switchers. My tastes run to the various 645-powered high cab switchers: SW1000, SW1500, MP15, MP15AC and MP15T. Seeing and hearing a trio of EMD's drag a long line of coil flats through downtown Hammond will long be remembered.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul

Posted by nssr9169

on Wed, Jan 4 2006 1:43 PM

the NW5 listed above for chris's imformation is restored as gn 192 and is located and operates on the Lake Superior Railroad Museaum's Noth Shore Senic Rail (Duluth m,n) every summer, if you know max he can give you more information.[oX)]

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Jan 4 2006 2:05 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by nssr9169

the NW5 listed above for chris's imformation is restored as gn 192 and is located and operates on the Lake Superior Railroad Museaum's Noth Shore Senic Rail (Duluth m,n) every summer, if you know max he can give you more information.[oX)]

I have seen it! [:p] it rocks!!!!

Posted by coborn35

on Wed, Jan 4 2006 8:13 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rgroeling

NW 5

I thing they look sharp in Cascade Green! [:p]

BOOOOO! GN ALL THE WAY!! Jeez Chris, priorities, man, priorities! BN is a cool road but GN is better. BTW what was up with BN painting some of their switchers blue and gold/silver?

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Posted by trainboyH16-44

on Wed, Jan 4 2006 11:03 PM

Switchers..trains..it's all good...
I'm quite partial to the mid production SWs in CP tuscan Red and Grey...
But yes, those NW5s are pretty sharp looking - in both GN and BN!

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Posted by coborn35

on Fri, Jan 6 2006 11:33 PM

Chris, I dont know if I can forgive you for that GN hating comment! LOL JK Not really, but... JK

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Posted by nssr9169

on Sat, Jan 7 2006 7:16 PM

I finally got my signature of my favorate loco. a SW1[:D][:D][:D][:D]

Posted by wctransfer

on Sat, Jan 7 2006 7:22 PM

Switchers are cool. I think my favorite is the MP15AC. Cant beat rusty SOO bandits! I like teh SW1500 and the SW1200 too. SW1's are pretty neat.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Jan 7 2006 7:54 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by coborn35

Chris, I dont know if I can forgive you for that GN hating comment! LOL JK Not really, but... JK

Dude, I dont hate the GN!!!! I love the GN, my dad has GN models...I just like the BN better[:I][8D][:D][:)][:p][8D] Please, Max can you ever forgive me????? [;)]

Alright...

Ohhh Max, Kale and James..This summer I went to the museam yall volunteer at in Duluth Michigan!!!! Rode on a train behing a Soo GP30 and saw your cool museam... next time I am down there, I will call you guys!!!

Posted by coborn35

on Sat, Jan 7 2006 8:01 PM

Duluth,MINNESOTA BTW!!! lol yep, was it on a friday?

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Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Jan 7 2006 8:08 PM

Ohh crap. Duluth Minnesota!!!! Sorry Max, I am tired [|)][D)][zzz] No, It was on a Sunday...you have a fine museam up there!!