Whats you favorite fallen flag

[espeefoamer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pjakubson

Where's the New York, New Haven & Hartford?

Ran between New York,both Penn Station and Grand Central, and Boston.They also had a line between New Haven and Springfield Mass.They had a freight line to Maybrook NY, and some branches.

[Anonymous]

Even though my Grandfather worked for the NYC, Pennsy is my favorite, especially the electrified zone!

[Anonymous]

Even though my Grandfather worked for the NYC, Pennsy is my favorite, especially the electrified zone!

[Anonymous]

Chicago and Illinois Midland C&IM. Just can't get used to the orange paint now.

[Anonymous]

Chicago and Illinois Midland C&IM. Just can't get used to the orange paint now.

[Anonymous]

Where's the New York, New Haven & Hartford?

[Anonymous]

Where's the New York, New Haven & Hartford?

[Anonymous]

I grew up along the L&N just north of Atlanta, GA. It was a special treat to visit my uncle in Dallas, GA. where the Southern main line came through. I fell in love with those high-hoods. Southern also used mid-train helpers to make the climb up Braswell Mtn. just north of Dallas. L&N had an easier run into Atlanta and didn't need them.

[Anonymous]

I grew up along the L&N just north of Atlanta, GA. It was a special treat to visit my uncle in Dallas, GA. where the Southern main line came through. I fell in love with those high-hoods. Southern also used mid-train helpers to make the climb up Braswell Mtn. just north of Dallas. L&N had an easier run into Atlanta and didn't need them.

[siberianmo]

Pennsylvania Railroad - PRR with Keystone logo - my favorite!

Penn Central: Boo Hiss, no way, no how, not ever! Should not be grouped with PRR in survey.

Siberianmo

[siberianmo]

Pennsylvania Railroad - PRR with Keystone logo - my favorite!

Penn Central: Boo Hiss, no way, no how, not ever! Should not be grouped with PRR in survey.

Siberianmo

[back_pack]

Green Bay & Western

[back_pack]

Green Bay & Western

[Anonymous]

I voted for the Rock Island. I remember moving to the south of Chicago and watched the Rock Island go by my work place everyday for sometime until Metra took over the Line.
I also miss the B&O. I worked for them back in the late 50's. Just got out of High School and started working for them in Chicago on 14th and Damen called Roby St.
I think that's where I got the love of Railroading. Most of the switchers were still Steam Engines and for long hauls they were using Diesels. They had a big Switching Yard, and many switchers. So I guess that's why every vacation I get I always make sure there is a Railroad museum close by.
If anyone want's to Chit Chat about Old Railroads museum just e-mail me, will be glad to Chat.

[Anonymous]

I voted for the Rock Island. I remember moving to the south of Chicago and watched the Rock Island go by my work place everyday for sometime until Metra took over the Line.
I also miss the B&O. I worked for them back in the late 50's. Just got out of High School and started working for them in Chicago on 14th and Damen called Roby St.
I think that's where I got the love of Railroading. Most of the switchers were still Steam Engines and for long hauls they were using Diesels. They had a big Switching Yard, and many switchers. So I guess that's why every vacation I get I always make sure there is a Railroad museum close by.
If anyone want's to Chit Chat about Old Railroads museum just e-mail me, will be glad to Chat.

[davefaulkner]

What about the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western?

[davefaulkner]

What about the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western?

[wa1lbk]

I voted PRR for mainline steam, although I've been most recently into narrow gauge logging (geared steam power). Started bike riding extensively over the last couple of years (getting too old to run anymore [B)] ), primarily on local rail trails (East Bay Bike Path, Cape Cod Rail Trail) which are built on former New Haven railroad roadbeds, so my interest in NH history has increased. Spotting rail artifacts along the bike trails (whistle posts, abandoned sidings with the rails still in place , crossbucks, signal masts & foundations, riding over old RR bridges, even the base for a steam water column! [:D] ) is enjoyable while biking! Tom

[wa1lbk]

I voted PRR for mainline steam, although I've been most recently into narrow gauge logging (geared steam power). Started bike riding extensively over the last couple of years (getting too old to run anymore [B)] ), primarily on local rail trails (East Bay Bike Path, Cape Cod Rail Trail) which are built on former New Haven railroad roadbeds, so my interest in NH history has increased. Spotting rail artifacts along the bike trails (whistle posts, abandoned sidings with the rails still in place , crossbucks, signal masts & foundations, riding over old RR bridges, even the base for a steam water column! [:D] ) is enjoyable while biking! Tom

[Anonymous]

Im kind of an amature to railfanning, I voted for Frisco because Ive only seen two in real life the whole time ive been watching trains. Arent there alot of Chessie System auto parts cars rolling around? well I was just wondering if someone could post pictures of what the logo for b&o and New York Central looked liked, or send me a link that has photos of it. thanks, eric.

[Anonymous]

Im kind of an amature to railfanning, I voted for Frisco because Ive only seen two in real life the whole time ive been watching trains. Arent there alot of Chessie System auto parts cars rolling around? well I was just wondering if someone could post pictures of what the logo for b&o and New York Central looked liked, or send me a link that has photos of it. thanks, eric.

[Eriediamond]

I grew up in western N.Y. state and the Erie ran through our dairy farm and served our town of South Dayton back in the forties and fifties, so hence my favorite. The PRR, NYC, and the NKP follow close behind.

[Eriediamond]

I grew up in western N.Y. state and the Erie ran through our dairy farm and served our town of South Dayton back in the forties and fifties, so hence my favorite. The PRR, NYC, and the NKP follow close behind.

[Anonymous]

The Frisco. I grew up in Springfield, Mo, the heart of the system. Before my time, the shops there built steamers from the ground up and were noted for having the cleanest locos around. I barely remember the passenger trains with the racehorse named Eunits but have lots of memories of Mandarin Orange and White diesels and matching cabooses.
But anything is better than the generic railroading that is so prominent today. For variety, check out smaller roads and patronize the local tourist/excursion line.

[Anonymous]

The Frisco. I grew up in Springfield, Mo, the heart of the system. Before my time, the shops there built steamers from the ground up and were noted for having the cleanest locos around. I barely remember the passenger trains with the racehorse named Eunits but have lots of memories of Mandarin Orange and White diesels and matching cabooses.
But anything is better than the generic railroading that is so prominent today. For variety, check out smaller roads and patronize the local tourist/excursion line.

[mhurley87f]

Taff Vale Railway, South Wales, U.K.
(the most profitable railway with which Brunel was ever connected).

87F

[mhurley87f]

Taff Vale Railway, South Wales, U.K.
(the most profitable railway with which Brunel was ever connected).

87F

[Davidson Ward]

Milwaukee Road and ATSF.

[Davidson Ward]

Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis, not to mention Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, Central of Georgia, and Southern. I like all those 'ol Tennessee Roads.

[cnw1995]

Chicago and North Western. Because it used to run on the tracks through our town, and I commute on it every weekday. It's fun to look for all the old railserved buildings along the right of way - as well as the old trackage. There's still lots.