Favorite Locomotive?

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VGN Jess

I agree. I also like the H16-44's only because my grandfather drove one for 7 years (Victoria to Norfolk and back).

 

For some reason I would have thought it was a Baldwin...

[VGN Jess]

I agree. I also like the H16-44's only because my grandfather drove one for 7 years (Victoria to Norfolk and back).

[IAFarmer]

Steam, 

L-131 2-8-8-2 DRGW

Missabe 2-8-8-4

R-1 4-6-0 CNW (not pretty or big, but great engines)

 

Diesel

SD40-2's  one of the best machines ever constructed

C44ACCTE. desktop stands are awful, but they are pretty tough reliable locomotives

SD70M good replacement for the SD40, not AS good, but a good machine none the less.

GP-7 simple and reliable

[JOSEPH RENNER]

Steam Locomotives:

NKP S-2 class Berkshire 765

UP Bigboy 4014

N&W J-class 611

PM Berkshire 1225

NYC 4-8-4 Niagaras

 

Diesel Locomotives

NS ES44AC Heritage unit 8100 (NKP)

NKP Alco PA-1 #190

EMD SD40-2s

 

 

 

 

[54light15]

Diesel- Santa Fe Alco PA

Electric- PRR GG1

Steam- NYC Dreyfus Hudson

 

[Erik_Mag]

My favorite has been the UP Big Blows (8500HP GTEL). It exudes a sense of raw power.

[zardoz]

From a comfort standpoint, I'll nominate the SD40-2--electric sidewall heaters, and the blower heater in front of the Engineer made a great foot-rest. They were also  nice to operate, and had a great 0-60 time of under 30 seconds (light engine).

[Jones1945]

My favorite top 10 Steam locomotive:

• PRR S1 6-4-4-6 (The Big Engine)
• PRR S2 6-8-6 (Direct-gear-drive steam turbine)
• PRR T1 4-4-4-4 (Passenger Duplex)
• PRR Q1 4-6-4-4 (Dual Service Duplex )
• UP CSA-1 and CSA-2 (Original Challenger 4-6-6-4)
• CN&W H-1 4-8-4 (Duel Service Northern)
• NYC Dreyfuss Super Hudson J-3-a (Hudson type passenger)
• NYC Dreyfuss K-5 4-6-2 (The Mercury)
• N&W Class J de-streamlined version
• CB&Q O5b 4-8-4 (Duel Service Northern)

My Favourite top 10 Diesel Engine

• ALCo PA/B
• FM Erie-Built/ C-liners
• Baldwin Centipedes 
• ACF Motorrailer 
• EMC E1
• EMC M10005-10006
• EMC E5
• EMD E6
• CB&Q California Zephyr 
• UP M-10000

 

[ATSFGuy]

F40PH

F59PHI

F59PH

P40

P42

MP36PHI-3C

MP15AC

Dash 8-32BWH

Dash 8-40BW

Dash 8-40B

GG1

GP7

GP9

GP39-2

GP60M

F2A

F3A

F5A

F7A

FP7A

FP9A

F9A

F9M

 

SC-44 Charger

SD60M

SD70M

SD70M-2

SD75M

S2

S4

SW8/900

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Convicted One]

I fondly remember those old Fairbanks Morse Trainmasters, the sound that they made, and the vibration they put in the ground.  None better!!

[Flintlock76]

If I had to go with one, and one only, I have to say my favorite's the Norfolk & Western's masterpiece, the Class J  4-8-4  Number 611.

The best passenger steam locomotive ever built.  Ever.  

Have a look!  www.retroweb.com/wp/611/  

[ThamasTehTrain]

Mines the F59PHi

No trainsets.