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How many locomotives do you own?
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 16, 2003 12:36 PM
Just for fun I thought I'd post this topic. Do you have just a few engines working hard on your layout or is your motive power roster greater than that of some small countries?

I myself have probably about 100 HO locomotives in my collection, not counting my tinplate trains. The reason I have so many is because I buy almost all of my trains used and am constantly searching for bargains. I can't turn down a train I don't have at a cheap price.

So cast your vote and share some coments. Also, if you own a hobby shop with hundreds of trains in stock, that doesn't count.
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How many locomotives do you own?
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 16, 2003 12:36 PM
Just for fun I thought I'd post this topic. Do you have just a few engines working hard on your layout or is your motive power roster greater than that of some small countries?

I myself have probably about 100 HO locomotives in my collection, not counting my tinplate trains. The reason I have so many is because I buy almost all of my trains used and am constantly searching for bargains. I can't turn down a train I don't have at a cheap price.

So cast your vote and share some coments. Also, if you own a hobby shop with hundreds of trains in stock, that doesn't count.
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Posted by CP5415 on Sunday, August 17, 2003 10:56 PM
Right now in my database, I have 34 locomotives. This includes both powered & non-powered. It does not include the Proto RDC in my collection.

As of Feb 5th,2004 I have 36 locomotives, two powered RDC's & 4 more locomotives on order.

Gordon

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Posted by CP5415 on Sunday, August 17, 2003 10:56 PM
Right now in my database, I have 34 locomotives. This includes both powered & non-powered. It does not include the Proto RDC in my collection.

As of Feb 5th,2004 I have 36 locomotives, two powered RDC's & 4 more locomotives on order.

Gordon

Brought to you by the letters C.P.R. as well as D&H!

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Posted by vsmith on Sunday, August 17, 2003 11:53 PM
15 locos but in G scale so they take up a lot of room.

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Posted by vsmith on Sunday, August 17, 2003 11:53 PM
15 locos but in G scale so they take up a lot of room.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 4:13 AM
Have about 8 with the intent on purchasing 2 more to compleate my fleet .All of them will earn their keep generating revernue on my R.R. layout after it is built up and running..Plan on keeping my R.R. fleet small .
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 4:13 AM
Have about 8 with the intent on purchasing 2 more to compleate my fleet .All of them will earn their keep generating revernue on my R.R. layout after it is built up and running..Plan on keeping my R.R. fleet small .
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Posted by emdgp92 on Monday, August 18, 2003 12:44 PM
I have about a dozen or so engines...including the "retired" ones parked by my enginehouse :)
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Posted by emdgp92 on Monday, August 18, 2003 12:44 PM
I have about a dozen or so engines...including the "retired" ones parked by my enginehouse :)
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 2:17 PM
I only have 5 just now but intend buying more as soon as my layout is complete.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 2:17 PM
I only have 5 just now but intend buying more as soon as my layout is complete.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 5:43 PM
I have 28
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 5:43 PM
I have 28
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Posted by tankertoad70 on Monday, August 18, 2003 5:53 PM
Too bloomin' many........
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Posted by tankertoad70 on Monday, August 18, 2003 5:53 PM
Too bloomin' many........
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 6:22 PM
I have more than 100 because I have been collecting for more than 47 years. Most are in HO, but I have N, S, O and G also. Several are ones that were given to me when people got rid of their trains. If I can I try to fix them up and give to kids to get them started in the hobby. Since many models are limited production these days I have been buying some of my favorite HO locomotives while I can,
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 6:22 PM
I have more than 100 because I have been collecting for more than 47 years. Most are in HO, but I have N, S, O and G also. Several are ones that were given to me when people got rid of their trains. If I can I try to fix them up and give to kids to get them started in the hobby. Since many models are limited production these days I have been buying some of my favorite HO locomotives while I can,
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Posted by tomwatkins on Monday, August 18, 2003 6:35 PM
I currently have 21, all HO scale. I model the Southern and the L&N in the late 40's-early 50's, and so have a mix of late steam and early diesel. When the Broadway Limited Heavy Mikes arrive I'll add 2 of them. I think that will complete the roster.
At least that's the game plan thus far.




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Posted by tomwatkins on Monday, August 18, 2003 6:35 PM
I currently have 21, all HO scale. I model the Southern and the L&N in the late 40's-early 50's, and so have a mix of late steam and early diesel. When the Broadway Limited Heavy Mikes arrive I'll add 2 of them. I think that will complete the roster.
At least that's the game plan thus far.




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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 6:47 PM
Have 14 Z-scale locomotives, 13 brass. At about $500 a pop for the brass, a pretty hefty investment. At least I know my marriage is secure, because she hasn't divorced me yet!
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 6:47 PM
Have 14 Z-scale locomotives, 13 brass. At about $500 a pop for the brass, a pretty hefty investment. At least I know my marriage is secure, because she hasn't divorced me yet!
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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, August 18, 2003 7:01 PM
I have 35 locomotives all ho scale mostly B&O/chessie/csx and Ns.I have an atlas engine (N&W)that can pull 25 cars no sweat.I also have 2 tracksters and a gandydancer.
stay safe
Joe

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, August 18, 2003 7:01 PM
I have 35 locomotives all ho scale mostly B&O/chessie/csx and Ns.I have an atlas engine (N&W)that can pull 25 cars no sweat.I also have 2 tracksters and a gandydancer.
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:26 AM
I have 26 various types of motive power in just about as many road names. I am not a rivet counter nor a protype Modeler. I buy what I like and what looks good to me. I know this might rankle the feathers of some die hards but It is my railroad.

To all you die hards out there, Keep It Up, your layouts are the reason I got interested in this hobby in the first place.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:26 AM
I have 26 various types of motive power in just about as many road names. I am not a rivet counter nor a protype Modeler. I buy what I like and what looks good to me. I know this might rankle the feathers of some die hards but It is my railroad.

To all you die hards out there, Keep It Up, your layouts are the reason I got interested in this hobby in the first place.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 2:32 AM
Gee, I just broke the tie between less than 10 and 10 to 20.

Sask for your next poll try How many boxcars, gons, tank, flat, auto rack, etc., do you own.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 2:32 AM
Gee, I just broke the tie between less than 10 and 10 to 20.

Sask for your next poll try How many boxcars, gons, tank, flat, auto rack, etc., do you own.
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Posted by ddechamp71 on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:07 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Sask_Tinplater

Just for fun I thought I'd post this topic. Do you have just a few engines working hard on your layout or is your motive power roster greater than that of some small countries?

I myself have probably about 100 HO locomotives in my collection, not counting my tinplate trains. The reason I have so many is because I buy almost all of my trains used and am constantly searching for bargains. I can't turn down a train I don't have at a cheap price.

So cast your vote and share some coments. Also, if you own a hobby shop with hundreds of trains in stock, that doesn't count.
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Posted by ddechamp71 on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:07 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Sask_Tinplater

Just for fun I thought I'd post this topic. Do you have just a few engines working hard on your layout or is your motive power roster greater than that of some small countries?

I myself have probably about 100 HO locomotives in my collection, not counting my tinplate trains. The reason I have so many is because I buy almost all of my trains used and am constantly searching for bargains. I can't turn down a train I don't have at a cheap price.

So cast your vote and share some coments. Also, if you own a hobby shop with hundreds of trains in stock, that doesn't count.

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