EMD SD40-2 for sound.
As far a looks go, how about one of them DL-9's!
My favorite modern era Locomotive manufacturer is General Electric. I freakin love the Dash 9.
Lionel collector, stuck in an N scaler's modelling space.
EMD SD-40, truely the best profile of any diesel, they scream power, speed.
SD90MAC/ AC6000, truely awesome to run.
EMD SD40-2's hands down.... Love the sound, and the look..
Alco RS-3.... it's a cool looking loco (even if it is before my time)
GE AC4400's ... and for some reason GE C40-8's
EMD. GP38-2.
(love the chugging on acceleration)
F. M. Trainmaster. GE.
Welcome aboard, SRT-MP6.7. Nice pictures.
Hello all, my name is SRT-MP6.7. I railfan the State Railway of Thailand. My favourite loco builder is Alsthom (now Alstom) and GE and my favourite locos are
1. Alsthom AD2400i, 2400Hp from Pielstick PA4V16. These loco are true workhorse of SRT in many duties such as long haul passenger, commuter service, freight, road switching chores and yard duties.
2. GE UM12C 1320Hp from 2 Cummins KT38L. He may look old and frail but he's one tough loco with 40+ years of service with SRT in many duties. Sometime, you may see him lending a hand helping his younger brother, CM22-7i, tackle a tough grade.
Ever hear of a place called Roanoke?
As far as production of Gross Ton Miles per Train Hour per Dollar, Lima never beat their products.
And no, the Allegheny was NOT Lima's finest. If Lima had a finest, it was probably the 2-10-4s it built for C&O.
Ol' Ed
EMD.
GP60, GP40-2, GP38-2 (love the chugging on acceleration)
SD40-2, SD45, SD70ACe
Covered Wagons
the odd SD7/SD9
I love the sound of the 645E3 turbo. I came to appreciate that sound, growing up near the now-BNSF transcon in Flagstaff, where ATSF SD40-2s were common.
Your friendly neighborhood CNW fan.
RJ
"Something hidden, Go and find it. Go and look behind the ranges, Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you. Go." The Explorers - Rudyard Kipling
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My favorite loco to look at - Alco RS3 and C424/425.
My favorite loco to run - EMD GP38-2 with dual clasp brakes.
Nick
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I really cant pick a favorite builder, just favorite models
ALCO RS-3, most of the Century seriesEMD GP7, SD9, F7, SD40GE Dash 8s and 9s, 44 tonners
I always thought Alco made the better-looking first-generation diesels (except switchers--I preferred EMD there).
As for steam, Lima built the Cadillacs--no contest there.
Notice I'm staying far, far away from operating characteristics.
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
Like so many enthusiasts, I've long been an Alco fan, in part because they were a minority builder and in part because I grew up along the C&WI mainline, featuring EL (PA's, RS3's, C424/425's), Monon (C420's, RS2's) and BRC transfers (RS2's, C424's).
Having said that, I'll proceed to raise a few eyebrows and state my preference for the niche builders, MK/MPI/Boise, Railpower and NRE (gen-sets only). They aren't that common and they do have a distinct appearance.
This has been covered over on the Classic Trains forum,but I'll bite anyway. :-)
My favorite builder is EMD and my favorite locomotive(s) would have to be about any of the models with the 567C or 645E (in all it's variants)engines.SD40-2's are a big favorite along with the F45 and SW1500,among others(especially if they were painted GN Big Sky Blue).
Have a good one.
Bill B
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