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Posted by randybc2003 on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:44 PM
I don't relly consider the Santa Fe a "Fallen Flag" yet. The corporate image still exists, and any time I can see a Scarlet & Silver Warbonnet pull through, I still think of it as being around.

I always enjoyed the daylight travel through the rockies and vicinity. What I miss is Great Northern's WESTERN STAR. It moved in a daylight schedule through my neck of the woods.

If you want to give a 9-year old boy an ego trip: tell him you are going to stop the streamliner just for him!!!

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:23 PM
My Favoirtes are the CB&Q, Great Northern and the Milwaukee Road
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:23 PM
My Favoirtes are the CB&Q, Great Northern and the Milwaukee Road
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 7, 2004 2:39 PM
Even though by the time I was born, BN was 19 yrs. old, I wish I could have seen all of the Hill Lines, the Pennsy and the Wabash in operation, not to mention the GM&O.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 7, 2004 2:39 PM
Even though by the time I was born, BN was 19 yrs. old, I wish I could have seen all of the Hill Lines, the Pennsy and the Wabash in operation, not to mention the GM&O.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 5, 2004 5:15 PM
Western Maryland Railway, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Lehigh Valley, Central R.R. Company of New Jersey. I like them all and in no particular order.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 5, 2004 5:15 PM
Western Maryland Railway, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Lehigh Valley, Central R.R. Company of New Jersey. I like them all and in no particular order.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 5, 2004 3:50 PM
The Southern as it is linked to childhood memories. I also like the N&W. Quite and innovative pair!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 5, 2004 3:50 PM
The Southern as it is linked to childhood memories. I also like the N&W. Quite and innovative pair!
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Posted by AggroJones on Thursday, March 4, 2004 11:08 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tennor1

Southern Pacific. I grew up in Reno in the 40's and 50's, lived 1 1/2 blocks from the main line, remember cab forwards galore. Also remember the first "Black Widow" diesel that came through town, never thought it spelled the end of my favorite locomotive, the cab forward. Sad ending to a great railroad when the name died.


That cool. Mine is the Southern Pacific also. I spent alot of time passing back and forth the Roseville yard.

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Posted by AggroJones on Thursday, March 4, 2004 11:08 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tennor1

Southern Pacific. I grew up in Reno in the 40's and 50's, lived 1 1/2 blocks from the main line, remember cab forwards galore. Also remember the first "Black Widow" diesel that came through town, never thought it spelled the end of my favorite locomotive, the cab forward. Sad ending to a great railroad when the name died.


That cool. Mine is the Southern Pacific also. I spent alot of time passing back and forth the Roseville yard.

"Being misunderstood is the fate of all true geniuses"

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 1, 2004 5:00 PM
Growing up in Bath,Maine. I'll go with the Maine Central, since I can remember the Harvest Gold and Pine Green GP-38's and U25B's crawling through town(15 mph speed limit) as a young, impressionable lad![:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 1, 2004 5:00 PM
Growing up in Bath,Maine. I'll go with the Maine Central, since I can remember the Harvest Gold and Pine Green GP-38's and U25B's crawling through town(15 mph speed limit) as a young, impressionable lad![:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 27, 2004 8:37 PM
Southern Pacific. I grew up in Reno in the 40's and 50's, lived 1 1/2 blocks from the main line, remember cab forwards galore. Also remember the first "Black Widow" diesel that came through town, never thought it spelled the end of my favorite locomotive, the cab forward. Sad ending to a great railroad when the name died.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 27, 2004 8:37 PM
Southern Pacific. I grew up in Reno in the 40's and 50's, lived 1 1/2 blocks from the main line, remember cab forwards galore. Also remember the first "Black Widow" diesel that came through town, never thought it spelled the end of my favorite locomotive, the cab forward. Sad ending to a great railroad when the name died.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 26, 2004 10:59 PM
Growing up in Buffalo and my Dad working for the NYC, made me to this day an NYC fan. However, my grandfather was a loco engineer for the LV, the DL&W was at the end of the street and the Erie was 2 blocks away.

So, i follow posts on various sites for NYC and collectively what are called the "Anthracite Roads".


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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 26, 2004 10:59 PM
Growing up in Buffalo and my Dad working for the NYC, made me to this day an NYC fan. However, my grandfather was a loco engineer for the LV, the DL&W was at the end of the street and the Erie was 2 blocks away.

So, i follow posts on various sites for NYC and collectively what are called the "Anthracite Roads".


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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 11:11 AM
Dougal, you sure get around!

your in this forum, that forum, every forum!

I would have to say New York Central, I loved their posters, which i have some on my wall.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 11:11 AM
Dougal, you sure get around!

your in this forum, that forum, every forum!

I would have to say New York Central, I loved their posters, which i have some on my wall.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 8:30 PM
Lehigh Valley and Central RR of New Jersey
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 8:30 PM
Lehigh Valley and Central RR of New Jersey
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 16, 2004 5:56 PM
THROUGH THE HEART OF THE SOUTH SEABOARD AIR LINE
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 16, 2004 5:56 PM
THROUGH THE HEART OF THE SOUTH SEABOARD AIR LINE
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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Sunday, February 15, 2004 11:19 AM
Maryland and Pennsylvania RR.
Enjoy
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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Sunday, February 15, 2004 11:19 AM
Maryland and Pennsylvania RR.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 14, 2004 5:09 PM
Norfolk Southern ............. no not the giant system brought about by that merger but the original which ran from Norfolk, Va well southern into North Carolina.

Since it became a part of todays giant you could argue it is the surviving road.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 14, 2004 5:09 PM
Norfolk Southern ............. no not the giant system brought about by that merger but the original which ran from Norfolk, Va well southern into North Carolina.

Since it became a part of todays giant you could argue it is the surviving road.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:58 PM
The Cotton Belt - SSW
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:58 PM
The Cotton Belt - SSW
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 5:58 AM
Only going back a few years, Conrail.

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