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FAVORITE LOCOMOTIVE

Posted by AC6000CW

on Tue, Apr 26 2005 1:06 PM

ONCE YOU CHOSE THE LOCOMOTIVE ON THE POLL PLEASE TELL ME WHY YOU LOVE THE LOCOMOTIVE MODEL.

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Posted by cpbloom

on Tue, Apr 26 2005 2:33 PM

I chose the SD40-2 because it was the first loco I saw that had six axles; that, with the combination of long "porches" made it appealing [8D][8D][8D].

And this was all WAY before I knew how popular they were with railroads and fans......heck, it was before I even knew what they were called.

Posted by espeefoamer

on Tue, Apr 26 2005 6:01 PM

I voted for the SD50,which was my favorite loco in the poll.My favorite second generation diesel is the F/FP45. My favorite second generation hood unit is the SD45.Most of the newer stuff,especially from GE basicly all looks the same.You should have put more older diesels in the poll.

Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool.

Posted by csxengineer98

on Wed, Apr 27 2005 5:42 AM

have to go with the CW-44-9AC...or as you have it listed...the AC4400CW... after running them for almost 4 years solid( with a few newer EMD locomotives tossed in from time to time) i have never had as many problems with them as i have had with the EMD tech-no-toaster locomotives...(sd70macs and sd80macs) in my oppinion the new GEs out proform the new EMD locomotives hands down...
csx engineer

"I AM the higher source" Keep the wheels on steel

Posted by zardoz

on Wed, Apr 27 2005 12:33 PM

SD40-2.
Comfortable.
Quiet (for an EMD).
Nice ride.
Good heaters (especially the sidewall).
Responds quickly to the throttle.
Extremely dependable (CNW's).

23 17 46 11

Posted by AC6000CW

on Wed, Apr 27 2005 5:59 PM

PEOPLE WHO DID THIS POLL THANK YOU. I WILL HAVE A PART 2 POLL IT INVOLES OLDER LOCOMOTIVES.

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Posted by tmcc man

on Wed, Apr 27 2005 8:05 PM

I chose the GP-38 bcause I have always liked Geeps

Colin

from prr.railfan.net

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Apr 29 2005 9:02 AM

Out of what was listed, I voted for the SD-40-2 also.
When they were new, they were EVERYWHERE, looked silly (especially without dynamic brakes), and were knocking off ALCO's.
Funny how times change. They look just fine now, and are a the poster children for a solid, durable, and reliable design.
Now, when I browse the photo forums, I eagerly look to see which ones are still running around on NS with high noses, still in BN paint pulling hotshots on BNSF, in CSX's latest scheme, a UP snoot, a CN widenose, and which ancestry the leasers are.
They look good in IC black too.
Some day they'll all be gone from the class 1's, but it's great to see 30 plus year olds still earning their keep .
Jimmy

Posted by TheS.P.caboose

on Fri, Apr 29 2005 6:08 PM

I choose the SD40-2 only because the SD45T-2 and SD40T-2 weren't on the list.

Regards Gary

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Apr 30 2005 5:06 PM

So where's the F7 A/B's? [?] Can't vote unless they're included. Not worth it...nope! [*^_^*]

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Apr 30 2005 6:38 PM

The SD80MAC is the King of the Road ! [bow]

Posted by csxengineer98

on Sun, May 1 2005 8:27 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by glcole61

The SD80MAC is the King of the Road ! [bow]

your a sick sick person...get help while you still can...lol
csx engineer

"I AM the higher source" Keep the wheels on steel

Posted by Mikeygaw

on Sun, May 1 2005 11:12 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by glcole61

The SD80MAC is the King of the Road ! [bow]

Here here!

Conrail Forever!

Posted by Randy Stahl

on Mon, May 2 2005 3:37 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by glcole61

The SD80MAC is the King of the Road ! [bow]

Try king of the dead line.

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, May 2 2005 8:02 PM

Deff ACe's. I like the shape of their noses.