what is your favorite steam locomotive?

[Anonymous]

I voted for the 4-8-8-4, it has few chalengers in size and look (if you are thinking of a powerfull look.

One good comparison in my oppinion is the 70 ton 3 truck Shay. When in motin it has a special "out of my way" look. With the fast moving parts and low speed(12mph).

I rode one from Cass WV. to Bald Knob WV. (11miles exactly) and then back.

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite

Well, as usual, I'm with Aggro on the M-4 yellowstone and the SP AC-6 Cab-forward.

I find the AC-6 the most intresting of the Cab-forwards. It has the boiler and smoke box mounted air compressors of the late versions, and the drivers, cab, and tender of the earlier units.

[Anonymous]

This one is a kind of wide open question. I like a sizable number of steam engines for a number of reasons. I voted for the 4-8-8-4 arrangement because it is my favorite as far as size goes as well as it's powerful look. I like the 4449 because of the sleek lines and the Daylight scheme the S.P. used. I liked the 844 because of it's sheer size as I stood next to the track when it left the depot on an excursion trip a bunch of years ago rattling my inside as it passed. I have a fondness for a certain 2-8-2 Mikado and Heisler I get to work with in the Sumpter Valley Restoration Railway in Oregon. I always liked the cab forwards due to the different look they presented. And I liked the 2-8-8-2 Mallets for their brute strength and looks. If you like steam, it's hard to have just one favorite, I think, unless you're an old head that has a particular fondness for one engine because you worked on a certain line with a certain engine. With me, I just like steam and the fact that there are so many organizations that dedicate themselves to restoring and running their treasures.

[twhite]

Well, as usual, I'm with Aggro on the M-4 yellowstone and the SP AC-6 Cab-forward. I'd also add a Rio Grande L-131 2-8-8-2, L-105 4-6-6-4, and just because of the way they looked, a Northern Pacific Z-class 4-6-6-4. Oh, yah, and the Rio Grande C-41 2-8-0. Chunky little monster, that.
Tom

[cisco1]

4-8-4 Make mine a CB&Q class O5a!
Chris

[DavidBriel]

Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 611 and Southern 2-8-2 4501 which were both used on the now discontinued NORFOLK SOUTHERN steam excursion program

[Texas Zepher]

My favorite steam locomotive is the first Northern class, Northern Pacific #1111 called "four aces". I can't believe they let it go to the torch.

My second favorite is Santa Fe's Heavy Baldwin 2-6-2 #1819. It is still on display in Lamar Colorado. People too often overlook the small locomotives when looking for favorites.

[tatans]

Baldwin saddle tank 2-8-2T as seen on Campbell River Timber Co. Ltd.

[Virginian]

4-8-4, specifically N&W Class J. Love them all, but this one will always have a special place in my heart.

[randybc2003]

A long time ago a Woodburning American Standard was imprinted on my "map"[:)]

[steveblackledge]

OH YES the BR standard 9,,, 2-10-0 worked on the footplate/ in the cab a couple of years ago on 92212 a very economical free steaming monster, why did they put an end to steam,

[Anonymous]

Is there a point to this? who cares? its all for fun.

NYC Niagara and N&W J 4-8-4's definetely.

Alvie.

[pcc4199]

BR 9F, 2-10-0.

[railman]

4-6-4, man, Hiawatha all the way!

[brokemoto]

Out of the choices that you gave, the prairie is my favourite. My real favourite is a ten-wheeler, but you did not give that as a choice.

Your giving of a 2-6-4 as a choice is curious. The only North American 2-6-4s of which I am aware are tank engines. While Lionel, Gilbert or one of the tin-plate manufacturers did (and maybe still do) offer a 2-6-4 with a tender, I do not know of any US, Mexican or Canadian road that had any like that.

[Anonymous]

It's hard for me to decide.
I went with other for 4-8-2 Mountain.
It'll probably be something different tommorow [:)].

-Daniel Parks

[CP5415]

4-6-4 H1b CPR Hudson

Gordon

[AggroJones]

I'll bet you someone is going to come along and grinch on this thread. "Whats the point of this?" or somthing along the lines of that.

I voted "other". Close between a Southern Pacific AC-6 and DM&IR M-4.

[Anonymous]

What about 10 wheelers, Shays, Climaxes, Heislers, 0-4-0s, 0-6-0s, 2-10-4s, 2-8-8-4, 4-8-8-2s etc. But, I really like 10 wheelers and Mikes.

[PennsyHoosier]

4-6-2 Pennsy K-4. Can't imagine why you didn't have this as a choice.

[Anonymous]

4-8-8-4 Big Boy

[Anonymous]

4-8-4 Northern

[Anonymous]

what is your favorite(s) steam locomotive?