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If you were a locomotive, what would you be?

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 locotomy on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:06 PM
SD40-2...   I've got a BIG nose!
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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

Paul

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

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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 TrainMaster1212 on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:45 AM

I would be a PRR GG1.

 

Why, becausthey were big, strong, fast, and more. 

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Posted by Packers#1 on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:39 AM

Probably an SD40-2.

The main source for mainline muscle as of now.

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Posted by mononguy63 on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9:40 AM
I would have been scrapped years ago due to obsolesence.

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Posted by mobilman44 on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 8:36 AM

Good catch!

I started to write USRA steam switcher, thought about it, and changed my mind to the 2-8-0 - without removing the "USRA". 

Mobilman44

ENJOY  !

 

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Posted by R. T. POTEET on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:02 AM
 mobilman44 wrote:

Hi!

What an interesting posting!

If I were a steam loco, I would be a USRA 2-8-0 Consolidation (or 0-8-0 switcher).  They were dependable, did a lot of work, and got the job done - without much glory or fanfare.

If I were a diesel loco, I would be a GP7/9, for the same reasons as above.

Not very glamorous, but the RRs couldn't survive without them!

Mobilman44

A USRA 2-8-0? They're even rarer than the USRA 0-8-8-8-8-8-0s!

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Posted by mobilman44 on Monday, June 30, 2008 11:14 PM

Hi!

What an interesting posting!

If I were a steam loco, I would be a USRA 2-8-0 Consolidation (or 0-8-0 switcher).  They were dependable, did a lot of work, and got the job done - without much glory or fanfare.

If I were a diesel loco, I would be a GP7/9, for the same reasons as above.

Not very glamorous, but the RRs couldn't survive without them!

Mobilman44

ENJOY  !

 

Mobilman44

 

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Posted by twhite on Monday, June 30, 2008 9:16 PM

 PASMITH wrote:
SP Cab Forward MM-2 No 4200 with 4 wheel lead truck modification.

Peter Smith, Memphis

Peter--

I'm glad you said with a 4-wheel lead truck modification, I had horrible visions of you waltzing off the tracks near Gold Run and ending up in someone's apple orchard.  Those 'Little Malleys' were sure cute, weren't they?

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Posted by Tjsingle on Monday, June 30, 2008 9:13 PM
Mine would be a SD80mac, love those big beasts
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Posted by espeefoamer on Monday, June 30, 2008 9:09 PM
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.
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Posted by R. T. POTEET on Monday, June 30, 2008 8:56 PM

A rigid framed 0-8-8-8-8-8-0! If you want your curves straightened out this is the locomotive of your dreams!

On a serious note I suppose I would be something like a Little Joe electric!

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Posted by BRJN on Monday, June 30, 2008 8:46 PM

I would be a 2-4-2 Columbia.

Because it must have been unique - I can't find a model of it anywhere !

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Posted by gandydancer19 on Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:56 PM
I would be a little 2-4-4-2 logger.  Just working out in the country.  They only made one I think.

Elmer.

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Posted by Berk-fan284 on Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:43 PM

GP-38/38-2

Why, jack of all trades, frequently overlooked and usually get's the job done while everyone else lusts after the more "glamorous" types (I couldn't decide on which steamer either truth be told).

 

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Posted by PASMITH on Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:27 PM
SP Cab Forward MM-2 No 4200 with 4 wheel lead truck modification.

Peter Smith, Memphis

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