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If you were a locomotive, what would you be?

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Posted by CSXDixieLine on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:52 AM

 espeefoamer wrote:
I would be an SD40-2. Old but still working every day.I don't stand out from the crowd,but I keep plugging along getting my job done.

Well said and my feelings exactly. In my case, I would add that maintenence is becoming more frequent and costly but the total cost of ownership is still quite reasonable Smile [:)] Jamie

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 12:26 PM
 USRA Light Mikado.

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Posted by Union Pacific Cascade Division Model RR on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:44 PM
I think some people spend two much time on the computer. But if I was forced to choose it would be an SD70Ace.
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Posted by Guilford Guy on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:50 PM

B&M 4-4-0... Kinda hard to explain... Blush [:I]

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 2:25 PM

Since I don't know a lot about steamers, I'd either be an 0-6-0T saddle tanker switcher,Cool [8D] or (more likely) a venerable SW1200 or GP7, keeping plugging away for years... Big Smile [:D]

Hey, it's my dream!Wink [;)]

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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 4:58 PM

I'd be a 2 ft gauge Forney - a little odd but chugging up and down the line.

Enjoy

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Posted by locotomy on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:06 PM
SD40-2...   I've got a BIG nose!
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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:12 PM
Uh........ I'd be a Big Boy.........  Don't think I should explain either.Whistling [:-^]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]

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Posted by galaxy on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:23 PM

 howmus wrote:
Uh........ I'd be a Big Boy.........  Don't think I should explain either.Whistling [:-^]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]

Now, now, this is a family site Cool [8D]

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Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.

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Posted by Bundy74 on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:49 PM

For the steam era I would be a B&A Berkshire, capable of doing dirty work where no one else can do it.

For diesel I'd say a BN F45 for the same reason

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Posted by Kenfolk on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:05 PM

Maybe a Shay--

Kinda old, slow, hard-working, ...and a little rusty, too.  Smile [:)]

 

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Posted by Tracklayer on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 10:34 PM

I'd be a 2-8-0 consolidation hauling freight on a quiet, lone, Texas panhandle prairie in the early 1930s. That's my favorite steam loco and era.

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Posted by dale8chevyss on Thursday, July 3, 2008 7:05 AM

Probably some steam locomotive that is incredibly ineffecient- full of hot air and not worth much to anyone ;)

 

Seriously, I've always loved the Js from N&W.  More specifically the 611 because I had the pleasure of seeing it operate as a kid.   To me, wonderful paint job, sleek sytling, wonderful whistle and the fact that it was engineered to be one of the fastest locomotives in the world (110+MPH) was always something that attracted me.  

Modeling the N&W freelanced at the height of their steam era in HO.

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Posted by TrainsRMe1 on Sunday, July 6, 2008 11:07 PM
I think I would be a Ac4400 or a SD90mac, strong ,smooth and dependeble, (that's what my wife would saySmile,Wink, & Grin [swg])
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Posted by john galt on Sunday, July 6, 2008 11:24 PM

i would be the first train taggert transcontinental ran on reardon steel rails.

really i would be a soo line gp40 like my first decent athearn.

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Posted by girderkitty on Monday, July 7, 2008 6:08 PM

 

  N&W Y6B locomotive in the scrapyard.Dead [xx(]

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 8:23 AM
A GP-30, of course.  Big shoulders, small frame, and still goin' after 40 years...
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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 1:09 PM
Burlington E-5

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Posted by Hoople on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 2:05 PM
Probably a 4-8-2 mountain... Not big, not small... Just sorta in the middle, doing the work and not complaining.
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Posted by BigBlueConrail on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 2:14 PM
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Posted by Packers#1 on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 10:30 PM

 fifedog wrote:
A GP-30, of course.  Big shoulders, small frame, and still goin' after 40 years...

Uh, can I change mine to the GP30. It was awesome. It looked like royalty w/ the bulge in the hood.

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Posted by asta on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 10:55 PM
that is almost the same question the state shrink asked me when i was testing for a local law enforcment agency.. his question was "what animal would i be?" as far as train i wouls say a UP GTEL 8500 fearless, tough, all powerfull and ground shaking when someone gives you lip just floor it and blow it out the exhaust and put them in their place
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Posted by trainboy414 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:11 AM
prr e6 atlantic small yet fast.
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Posted by Lord Atmo on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:30 AM
Either an SD60, SD45X, or a DD35A

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Posted by WP 3020 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 1:56 AM
An American built 0-5-0. A bit unconventional but being able to some unique things. Or maybe an 0-2-0. Still unconventional but able to handle the best of curves (if you know what I'm sayin' ) . Some days an 0-0-0.
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Posted by galaxy on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 7:28 AM

 BigBlueConrail wrote:

NICE shiny loco!

-G .

Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.

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Posted by Lovemyf7 on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:05 PM
well i would be a UP Gas Turbine With 8000 horsepower so when i could show those rice burners a thing our twoLaugh And so i could wake up an entire town as i rumble through going 70 miles an hour and sounding like a F-22 flying at street level with afterburners cranked onCowboy  
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Posted by Teditor on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:08 PM

A Southern Pacific AC-12 Cab Forward, mainly because I like 'em, but it's also the way I am configured, face at the front, exhaust at the rear!

Teditor. 

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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:51 PM

I wouldnt be, because I'd be a lifeless lump of steel...Whistling

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:54 PM

Whistling

Well I like "Classey"    So I believe I would be and F7 in silver and orange, gleaming in the sun pulling a load of smiling people through the most beautiful Canyon in America. CoolBig SmileSmileSmile,Wink, & Grin                           If you still don't get it look at my Avatar.WinkWow!!

Steam wise,  It would be a Classey" CP Selkirk.  Ya just got to love them.Thumbs UpYeah!!

Johnboy out............................

from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North.. 

We have met the enemy,  and he is us............ (Pogo)

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