What era do you model?

[Anonymous]

i model the Canadian Pacifc Railway between 1994-2000 in the prairie regions!! so i like 2 run big long modern trains through rolling fields!!!!

[Anonymous]

Sorry. I meant to vote for 1990-Present but checked the Present-Future. Oops[:I]
Reed

[Anonymous]

I model present day. Thought about the present day but I just like all the new stuff coming out now. Maybe I'll model two era's like some of you have talked about..wait no no don't get ahead of myself I gotta finish what I started already.
Andrew Miller

[Anonymous]

Illinois Terminal 1948-53, still operating passenger and freight under wire, steam fleet being rapidly phased out, early diesels (S-2, RS-1, GP7, SW1200) beginning to make inroads.

[Anonymous]

well I was going to model the late 60s & early 70s in mostly the SOO LINE & CNW. But after seeing the WSOR in Wisconsin for a while, They kind of grew on me so I'll be modeling this line also & probably to the present. I'm debating on making several eras divided by small walls. For example MR. Rogers neighborhoods trolley setup. From present to make believe. PS; My remote quits working when I get to his show sometimes when I see the trolley. Maybe I should post to see what the problem is. Ha Ha ........................." HAPPY RAILS "

[Anonymous]

1975

[Anonymous]

I model modern times runnig BNSF trains through the Heartland of America![:)]

[Anonymous]

I also do model any specific era, I like the SP Daylight passanger train and have GS-4 In daylight colors as well as f7A/B units. I like GP 7's as well as GP60's. I like the early 40's steam engines and diesels as well as modern diesels, so I will probably make my layout a free lanced/ fantasy railroad

[Nieuweboer]

I like more than one era. So I put steam and F units on the track and more or less appropriate cars and buildings and it all fits together for the 40-50 era. But I like the 70-80 era too and also the 80-90 era so I exchange cars, automobiles and some buildings and all conditions are met to put second generation diesels into operation and maybe even a C44-8 .

[lupo]

QUOTE: Originally posted by RhB_HJ

QUOTE: Originally posted by lupo

QUOTE: Originally posted by RhB_HJ

RhB 1970 - 75

Switserland? gives me an idea for a new topic!

Hey Lupo,

I know that the Dutch spell it "Zwitzerland", so all you need do is drop the leading "Z" for an "S" and you're done.

Otherwise we have to refer to CH as "Upperland" (in a satirical fashion, of course) in contrast to NL as "Nederland".[;)][}:)][:D][:D]

CH = Upperland and NL= Netherland ?
Sure we dutch get all their water they don't want through the Rhine and if we didn't have so many dikes[:I] we would be called Underwaterland ( I live about 15 feet below sea-level )[}:)]

[vsmith]

The Borracho RR is situated post WWII, sometime between 1947 and the mid 50's.

[RhB_HJ]

QUOTE: Originally posted by lupo

QUOTE: Originally posted by RhB_HJ

RhB 1970 - 75

Switserland? gives me an idea for a new topic!

Hey Lupo,

I know that the Dutch spell it "Zwitzerland", so all you need do is drop the leading "Z" for an "S" and you're done.

Otherwise we have to refer to CH as "Upperland" (in a satirical fashion, of course) in contrast to NL as "Nederland".[;)][}:)][:D][:D]

[lupo]

QUOTE: Originally posted by RhB_HJ

RhB 1970 - 75

Switserland? gives me an idea for a new topic!

[RhB_HJ]

RhB 1970 - 75

[lupo]

UP 1950 - 1960 steam and diesel together

[IRONROOSTER]

I'm modeling the 50s, but plan to add a roster of 1900-1910 equipment and switch back and forth.
Enjoy
Paul

[AntonioFP45]

I voted 60-69 but my theme is actually from 1964-73 which justifies EMD -2s and GE U33/36 locomotives. I will be running passenger trains, but not Amtrak.

[Anonymous]

I model eras. But to many to list. If you want it check my profile

[Big_Boy_4005]

I voted 1990 to present. Its a great time period, as mergers allow for so much color. I am modeling the Twin Cities, and can use almost anything. BNSF, UP, CP and all the railroads that went into them give me a lot to choose from. I'm also going to try to keep my scenery date neutral for even more flexibility.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Hawks05

Since i'm modeling BN that would put me in a specific era and since i have Rock Island and CB&Q and GN stuff that would to but i'm just modeling what i feel like modeling. no specific era for me.

I should do likewise, Hawks. After all, it is my railroad. Fergus had a great idea, too. [^]

[Hawks05]

Since i'm modeling BN that would put me in a specific era and since i have Rock Island and CB&Q and GN stuff that would to but i'm just modeling what i feel like modeling. no specific era for me.

[nfmisso]

N&W 1950 to 1955.

In 1952 the cheater hot rodded EMD F7 ABBA set from EMD came and demonstrated that the N&W A was considerably faster with the same load, though the EMD could pull more, in the flat lands. In the mountains, the EMD set was equivalent to a Y6b.

Around the same time Jawn Henry showed up.

And in 1955, the smelly oil burners made there beach head in the form of 8 Alco RS3 (phIII) and 8 EMD GP9 (phII).

[randybc2003]

I model an eclectic combo. 1880-1925

[Anonymous]

I model the AT&SF in the early 50's to the mid 60's on my HO layout. I the Garden Railroad I range from the 30's to present day but mostly the 30's to the 50'. My future N scale layout will depict the modern day UP.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SuperChiefFan

As I progress with my layout I continue to think transitional era. The problem is that I also like modern equipment, too...so I'm thinking that my layout will be more free-lanced/fantasy than anything. I want to have equipment from the 30's to the present. It may not be realistic but it sure will be a lot of fun for me.[:D]

Why not plug and play! most pictures of country settings haven't changed in the past 40 to 60 years except changes to local small town industries. If you your industries can be lifted and placed and you have two sets of vehicles two sets of industries and two sets of engines and rolling stock you can operate one night in the 50's and another in the 90's

Have the best of two worlds and get more longevity out of your RR[8D]

[Anonymous]

Actually, I model from around 1935-1958, NYC and NH, two great Giants of the Northeast.

[Anonymous]

70 to 80

[Anonymous]

you mean there are trains after 1900?[:D]

Jay

[Anonymous]

My layout, the Allentown Scranton & Northern, is based in the modern era.