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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 I guess I'm in the minority here. I think that these modern six axle giants are great looking engines! The SD90, SD80, AC6000, SD75M...............ugly? The functional "boxiness" adds to the image of tough, rugged, high horsepower machines that will haul super heavy freights at 70m.p.h, if need be. Similar principal to the "boxy" lines of 1960s muscle cars. Funny thing. I remember that quite a few (yes, me too) didn't like the Amtrak Genesis units when they first hit the rails as they looked "wimpy" with the cab resembling that of an airliner. They grew on me, but I still miss those F40s! Yes, the old PAs, E units, and F units were sleek, but don't short change the modern units either. Even the new SD70ace, with that weird looking nose, is not so bad compared to the EMD Spartan Cab (standard) which has been around since at least the 1960s. I grew up seeing Spartans everywhere, rather boring at times! The arrival of the EMD and GE safety cabs in the 80s were indeed a very refreshing sight for my eyes. Started with those Santa Fe Super Fleet GP60Ms. Modelers and Railfans were excited. I still remember model railroaders at my LHS wondering out loud when Athearn or Atlas was going to hurry up and produce HO and N scale safety cabs. Seems like yesterday! Good Goobly! Now, we're calling these things ugly? [banghead] Go figure!!!!!!!!!][;)][(-D] Peace and High Greens![%-) [/quote] regarding the muscele cars--good point. 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T 426 HEMI IS THE MODT BEAUTIFUL THING EVER TO EXIST WOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my fav loco is, for style, the GP 30. its cool looking because it looks huskey. it looks strong. the bulging radiator panels give it that look. i also like 44 ton locos, and rs3's look cool. f40ph in amtrak is probably the meanst looking loco out there. Gearhead426
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