How many locomotives do you own?

[fwright]

After hearing from my loving bride yet again about how much train stuff I have sitting in boxes that haven't been opened in years and the status of our bank account, I have set limits on myself.

Since I'm a lone wolf who moves frequently and hand-lay my track, my layout will never be large or complex, even if I had the space. And I prefer to build my locos from kits (as long as I have 1 to run at all times). So I have agreed to a reasonable limit of 5 locos for HO and 3 for HOn3, with another 2 possible for display (my Dad's gifts from his more modern steam collection). When I am at the limit, I must sell one to acquire another one.

I am weeding out my stuff that no longer matches my desires as to era, size, region, and workmanship. What is reasonably nice will go to EBay along with my Dad's collection, the "junk" will be a give-away or packaged with the auction winner's package.

Keeps the peace, and keeps costs and storage reasonable.

yours in peace keeping
Fred Wright

[fwright]

After hearing from my loving bride yet again about how much train stuff I have sitting in boxes that haven't been opened in years and the status of our bank account, I have set limits on myself.

Since I'm a lone wolf who moves frequently and hand-lay my track, my layout will never be large or complex, even if I had the space. And I prefer to build my locos from kits (as long as I have 1 to run at all times). So I have agreed to a reasonable limit of 5 locos for HO and 3 for HOn3, with another 2 possible for display (my Dad's gifts from his more modern steam collection). When I am at the limit, I must sell one to acquire another one.

I am weeding out my stuff that no longer matches my desires as to era, size, region, and workmanship. What is reasonably nice will go to EBay along with my Dad's collection, the "junk" will be a give-away or packaged with the auction winner's package.

Keeps the peace, and keeps costs and storage reasonable.

yours in peace keeping
Fred Wright

[Anonymous]

I have 5. All with DCC and sound though. [8D]

[Anonymous]

I have 5. All with DCC and sound though. [8D]

[tatans]

I guess my reason for model railroading all these years has been in the wrong direction, what I should have been doing is collecting locomotives, where did I go wrong? I'm sorry folks, what could a person possibly do with the amount of engines some purport to have. This subject comes up 2 or 3 times a year and it boggles my mind (and a few others) that people really do have that many engines (to each his own) Is this normal, do people in other hobbies hoard also? do people have 50 - 75 motorcycles? 200 ferrari's? how about 46 sets of golf clubs or 200 fishing rods, maybe they do. Just mention to someone that you are a model railroader and then tell them you have 25,50 80,125 locomotives and watch the reaction, this is still a great mystery to me, now I will wait for the justification and I'll be no further ahead--easy now --just a comment.

[tatans]

I guess my reason for model railroading all these years has been in the wrong direction, what I should have been doing is collecting locomotives, where did I go wrong? I'm sorry folks, what could a person possibly do with the amount of engines some purport to have. This subject comes up 2 or 3 times a year and it boggles my mind (and a few others) that people really do have that many engines (to each his own) Is this normal, do people in other hobbies hoard also? do people have 50 - 75 motorcycles? 200 ferrari's? how about 46 sets of golf clubs or 200 fishing rods, maybe they do. Just mention to someone that you are a model railroader and then tell them you have 25,50 80,125 locomotives and watch the reaction, this is still a great mystery to me, now I will wait for the justification and I'll be no further ahead--easy now --just a comment.

[railroadyoshi]

I don't know why we buy so many locos, knowing many will only see limted service.

Its that they are all unique for me. The one thing I won't do is buy two of the same thing in the same scheme

[railroadyoshi]

I don't know why we buy so many locos, knowing many will only see limted service.

Its that they are all unique for me. The one thing I won't do is buy two of the same thing in the same scheme

[Anonymous]

Somewhere within the 40-50 range.

[Anonymous]

Somewhere within the 40-50 range.

[dragonriversteel]

Kato SD-80MAC NS
Two athrean SD-40-2 HH NS
Athrean SD-40-2 snoot NS
Four athrean GP38-2's NS
Two athrean U30C's Kaiser steel
Two athrean SW-1500 NS
One athrean U30B NS
Two Atlas 8-40-C's NS

And last but not least...soon a sweep locomotive for the steel mill.

P.S... In the future two or three alco C630's


Patrick

[dragonriversteel]

Kato SD-80MAC NS
Two athrean SD-40-2 HH NS
Athrean SD-40-2 snoot NS
Four athrean GP38-2's NS
Two athrean U30C's Kaiser steel
Two athrean SW-1500 NS
One athrean U30B NS
Two Atlas 8-40-C's NS

And last but not least...soon a sweep locomotive for the steel mill.

P.S... In the future two or three alco C630's


Patrick

[howmus]

I only have about 6 with DCC installed and can really be run on the layout. If I add up all the locos that I have, it is still only 11.

[howmus]

I only have about 6 with DCC installed and can really be run on the layout. If I add up all the locos that I have, it is still only 11.

[Anonymous]

I just re-inventoried after a slight e-bay binge[:I]. I now stand at 382 locos.All are H.O. Mostly P2K. Atlas is next. Kato,Athearn,BLI,Lionel and Stewart follow.

[Anonymous]

I just re-inventoried after a slight e-bay binge[:I]. I now stand at 382 locos.All are H.O. Mostly P2K. Atlas is next. Kato,Athearn,BLI,Lionel and Stewart follow.

[alstom]

I'll just say 75! A cross between current and historic locomotives, including some steamers and E/F units. I haven't the time to list them all [:D].

[alstom]

I'll just say 75! A cross between current and historic locomotives, including some steamers and E/F units. I haven't the time to list them all [:D].

[accord1959]

Mostly UP with a few extras.

1 SD 60 - CNW (p2k)
3 AC4400 - SP, CNW (Athearn RTR) UP (Kato)
1 C44-9W - SP (Kato)
2 SD 50 - UP (Athearn RTR)
3 SD 90 - UP ( Kato)
3 SD 70 - CSX (Kato) CSX, UP (Athearn Genesis)
2 SD 75 - BNSF (Athearn Genesis)
1 U30C - UP (Atlas)
1 GP 60 - UP (p2k)
1 SD 40 - UP (Athearn blue box)
1 8-40B - UP (Atlas)
1 SD 45 - SBD (p2k)
5 GP 30 - UP, EMD, 3 BN (p2k) for future Short Line.
4 GP 9 - 2 UP, RI, ATSF (p2k) for future Short Line.

Total 29

[accord1959]

Mostly UP with a few extras.

1 SD 60 - CNW (p2k)
3 AC4400 - SP, CNW (Athearn RTR) UP (Kato)
1 C44-9W - SP (Kato)
2 SD 50 - UP (Athearn RTR)
3 SD 90 - UP ( Kato)
3 SD 70 - CSX (Kato) CSX, UP (Athearn Genesis)
2 SD 75 - BNSF (Athearn Genesis)
1 U30C - UP (Atlas)
1 GP 60 - UP (p2k)
1 SD 40 - UP (Athearn blue box)
1 8-40B - UP (Atlas)
1 SD 45 - SBD (p2k)
5 GP 30 - UP, EMD, 3 BN (p2k) for future Short Line.
4 GP 9 - 2 UP, RI, ATSF (p2k) for future Short Line.

Total 29

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tatans

I guess my reason for model railroading all these years has been in the wrong direction, what I should have been doing is collecting locomotives, where did I go wrong? I'm sorry folks, what could a person possibly do with the amount of engines some purport to have. This subject comes up 2 or 3 times a year and it boggles my mind (and a few others) that people really do have that many engines (to each his own) Is this normal, do people in other hobbies hoard also? do people have 50 - 75 motorcycles? 200 ferrari's? how about 46 sets of golf clubs or 200 fishing rods, maybe they do. Just mention to someone that you are a model railroader and then tell them you have 25,50 80,125 locomotives and watch the reaction, this is still a great mystery to me, now I will wait for the justification and I'll be no further ahead--easy now --just a comment.

I've seen on TV where a guy "hoards" license plates. Has thousands of em'! And they don't even do anything! Why? Who knows?

There was also a story a while back where a car wash was thinking someone was ripping them off. All kinds of coins missing from the change machine. Turns out a bird had quite an affection for nice shiny quarters and had found a way to get up into the change machine! A further investigation found lots of quarters on a rooftop nearby! Why? Who knows?

As for me... I like shiny, new locomotives, so I collect them. Why? Who knows? [:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tatans

I guess my reason for model railroading all these years has been in the wrong direction, what I should have been doing is collecting locomotives, where did I go wrong? I'm sorry folks, what could a person possibly do with the amount of engines some purport to have. This subject comes up 2 or 3 times a year and it boggles my mind (and a few others) that people really do have that many engines (to each his own) Is this normal, do people in other hobbies hoard also? do people have 50 - 75 motorcycles? 200 ferrari's? how about 46 sets of golf clubs or 200 fishing rods, maybe they do. Just mention to someone that you are a model railroader and then tell them you have 25,50 80,125 locomotives and watch the reaction, this is still a great mystery to me, now I will wait for the justification and I'll be no further ahead--easy now --just a comment.

I've seen on TV where a guy "hoards" license plates. Has thousands of em'! And they don't even do anything! Why? Who knows?

There was also a story a while back where a car wash was thinking someone was ripping them off. All kinds of coins missing from the change machine. Turns out a bird had quite an affection for nice shiny quarters and had found a way to get up into the change machine! A further investigation found lots of quarters on a rooftop nearby! Why? Who knows?

As for me... I like shiny, new locomotives, so I collect them. Why? Who knows? [:)]

[Texas Zepher]

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=35444
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=33342
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=30327
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=10254

QUOTE: Originally posted by tatans
what could a person possibly do with the amount of engines some purport to have.

Well mostly they sit in display cases or boxes in storage. Actually though, someone declares a theme night at an operating session and there is no problem showing up with a 100% proper train. Someone wants a model re-creation of the photo on page 110 of "Santa Fe's Early Diesel Daze" - no problem. Museum asks for a model display of the history of Alco Locomotives, or the paint schemes of the GN or even all the BN predecessor lines - no problem. People interested in the hobby want to know how a Bachmann compares to an Atlas to an Athearn. Just let them run (or even take home) the ones they are interested in and see for themselves. ETC.

QUOTE: do people in other hobbies hoard also?

Yes, I used to have 6 Mustang convertibles. I think every one has heard of the storage units and separate warehouses for 50K+ volume book collections. I just inherited my mother's Barbie Doll collection to sell - truck loads. Don't even ask how many HO Thunderjet 500 slot cars, "My Little Ponys", McDonald happy meal toys, salt & pepper shakers... some people have...

QUOTE: I will wait for the justification and I'll be no further ahead

There is no justification. If I could figure out why, then maybe invent a cure, and not only spend less on trains but make money selling the cure.

[Texas Zepher]

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=35444
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=33342
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=30327
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=10254

QUOTE: Originally posted by tatans
what could a person possibly do with the amount of engines some purport to have.

Well mostly they sit in display cases or boxes in storage. Actually though, someone declares a theme night at an operating session and there is no problem showing up with a 100% proper train. Someone wants a model re-creation of the photo on page 110 of "Santa Fe's Early Diesel Daze" - no problem. Museum asks for a model display of the history of Alco Locomotives, or the paint schemes of the GN or even all the BN predecessor lines - no problem. People interested in the hobby want to know how a Bachmann compares to an Atlas to an Athearn. Just let them run (or even take home) the ones they are interested in and see for themselves. ETC.

QUOTE: do people in other hobbies hoard also?

Yes, I used to have 6 Mustang convertibles. I think every one has heard of the storage units and separate warehouses for 50K+ volume book collections. I just inherited my mother's Barbie Doll collection to sell - truck loads. Don't even ask how many HO Thunderjet 500 slot cars, "My Little Ponys", McDonald happy meal toys, salt & pepper shakers... some people have...

QUOTE: I will wait for the justification and I'll be no further ahead

There is no justification. If I could figure out why, then maybe invent a cure, and not only spend less on trains but make money selling the cure.

[Anonymous]

I guess that bird became a miser, I mean how coule he "steal" a train out of the hobby store?

[Anonymous]

I guess that bird became a miser, I mean how coule he "steal" a train out of the hobby store?

[Stevert]

I have 54 so far, with two more on order and a few on my "want list" that I carry with me to train shows, etc. in case I see them at a good price. I'm sure there will be more as the manufacturers introduce new models and/or new paint schemes.

No, I can't possibly run them all at the same time on my smallish 11x14 layout, but it lets me change the era, locale, and even the emphasis (way freights vs. intermodal hotshots, for example). I'm working now to get some display cases up on the wall for the locos not on the layout.

Steve

[Stevert]

I have 54 so far, with two more on order and a few on my "want list" that I carry with me to train shows, etc. in case I see them at a good price. I'm sure there will be more as the manufacturers introduce new models and/or new paint schemes.

No, I can't possibly run them all at the same time on my smallish 11x14 layout, but it lets me change the era, locale, and even the emphasis (way freights vs. intermodal hotshots, for example). I'm working now to get some display cases up on the wall for the locos not on the layout.

Steve

[bscroggi]

Why did you ask this question? I've counted mine and I can't believe that I have this many! I don't even have a pike!!! I've been collecting engines since the 70's. Here's the break down:
A.H.M. (Steam): 4, A.H.M. (Diesel): 16, Atlas: 6, Athearn Blue Box: 12, Athearn Genesis: 2, A.T.&T.: 1, Bachmann (Steam): 4, Bachmann (Diesel): 2 , BLI: 2, IHC (Steam): 5, IHC (Diesel): 2, Life-Like: 2, Mantua (Steam): 6, Mantua (Diesel): 2, Mehano: 4, Model Power: 3, MRC: 1, Proto 1000: 2, Proto 2000: 5, Rivarossi (Steam): 4, Rivarossi (Diesel): 2, Spectrum (steam): 8, Spectrum (Diesel): 5, Stewart Hobbies: 3, Tyco (Steam): 7, Tyco (Diesel): 5, Unknown: 1, Walthers: 1
Total Roster: 117 units. This is completely INSANE.
Bud

[bscroggi]

Why did you ask this question? I've counted mine and I can't believe that I have this many! I don't even have a pike!!! I've been collecting engines since the 70's. Here's the break down:
A.H.M. (Steam): 4, A.H.M. (Diesel): 16, Atlas: 6, Athearn Blue Box: 12, Athearn Genesis: 2, A.T.&T.: 1, Bachmann (Steam): 4, Bachmann (Diesel): 2 , BLI: 2, IHC (Steam): 5, IHC (Diesel): 2, Life-Like: 2, Mantua (Steam): 6, Mantua (Diesel): 2, Mehano: 4, Model Power: 3, MRC: 1, Proto 1000: 2, Proto 2000: 5, Rivarossi (Steam): 4, Rivarossi (Diesel): 2, Spectrum (steam): 8, Spectrum (Diesel): 5, Stewart Hobbies: 3, Tyco (Steam): 7, Tyco (Diesel): 5, Unknown: 1, Walthers: 1
Total Roster: 117 units. This is completely INSANE.
Bud