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Favorite modern locomotive

  • 2059
    Posted by
    on Thu, Jan 1 2004 10:34 PM
    I like the AC4400CWs the most. A CNW AC4400CW is as good as it gets in my mind.
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Tue, Jan 27 2004 4:43 AM
    SD90MAC IS BEST ONE AND NUMBER No: 1
    SD90MAC BETTER THAN AC4400CW , AC6000CW CRAP !!!!!!!!!!

    BNSF RULES
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Tue, Jan 27 2004 4:43 AM
    SD90MAC IS BEST ONE AND NUMBER No: 1
    SD90MAC BETTER THAN AC4400CW , AC6000CW CRAP !!!!!!!!!!

    BNSF RULES
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Tue, Jan 27 2004 4:12 PM
    My absolute favorite model of locomotive is the SD40-2 (and the older SD-40). No other model of six-axle locomotive has been running on the rails as long, or has been as reliable as this model. The GP-9 comes in a close second. As for the newer locomotives, I like the SD70s the best, especially when I see the likes of UP, BNSF and CN (sometimes mixed in consists) running on the CN mainline through my hometown.
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Tue, Jan 27 2004 4:12 PM
    My absolute favorite model of locomotive is the SD40-2 (and the older SD-40). No other model of six-axle locomotive has been running on the rails as long, or has been as reliable as this model. The GP-9 comes in a close second. As for the newer locomotives, I like the SD70s the best, especially when I see the likes of UP, BNSF and CN (sometimes mixed in consists) running on the CN mainline through my hometown.
  • billski
    Posted by
    on Tue, Jan 27 2004 7:30 PM
    AC4400 - looking at them just says POWER
  • billski
    Posted by
    on Tue, Jan 27 2004 7:30 PM
    AC4400 - looking at them just says POWER
  • harryb3
    Posted by
    on Tue, Mar 2 2004 4:08 PM
    I voted for the SD90, just for the size and powerful looks. Steerable trucks, big radiators, 6000HP with the H engine! Awsome! Looking back I would still say you have to consider the UP's Turbines; ALCO/GE did this over 50 years ago! 8000HP, but a fuel guzzler and the 'Big-Blow' sounds. I love the Veranda version in the more tame 4500 HP powerplant. It looked powerful and fast just standing still!
  • harryb3
    Posted by
    on Tue, Mar 2 2004 4:08 PM
    I voted for the SD90, just for the size and powerful looks. Steerable trucks, big radiators, 6000HP with the H engine! Awsome! Looking back I would still say you have to consider the UP's Turbines; ALCO/GE did this over 50 years ago! 8000HP, but a fuel guzzler and the 'Big-Blow' sounds. I love the Veranda version in the more tame 4500 HP powerplant. It looked powerful and fast just standing still!
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Tue, Mar 2 2004 8:29 PM
    Not enthused by any of them but chose the SD70 for 2 reasons.

    1.BNSF SD70 in green and ivory because of their unique colors. Better get them while you can

    2. Was at SSI in Scotia,N.Y. several years ago when they were assembling the UPRR SD70M's. They invited me on board 4152 with no paint while they were doing load tests. What a great experience. If you are ever in that area, stop by because you will never know what they are working on.


  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Tue, Mar 2 2004 8:29 PM
    Not enthused by any of them but chose the SD70 for 2 reasons.

    1.BNSF SD70 in green and ivory because of their unique colors. Better get them while you can

    2. Was at SSI in Scotia,N.Y. several years ago when they were assembling the UPRR SD70M's. They invited me on board 4152 with no paint while they were doing load tests. What a great experience. If you are ever in that area, stop by because you will never know what they are working on.


  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Fri, Apr 30 2004 2:32 PM
    QUOTE: Originally posted by joekc6nlx

    QUOTE: Originally posted by lazwerg

    I ....nothing "GRABS" me like the EMD F-7 or E-8, did.


    Ditto! But the SD80MAC in NS livery is awfully pretty. I'm going to put one on layway (of course, it'll have to be HO scale, made by Kato.)...
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Fri, Apr 30 2004 2:32 PM
    QUOTE: Originally posted by joekc6nlx

    QUOTE: Originally posted by lazwerg

    I ....nothing "GRABS" me like the EMD F-7 or E-8, did.


    Ditto! But the SD80MAC in NS livery is awfully pretty. I'm going to put one on layway (of course, it'll have to be HO scale, made by Kato.)...
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Fri, Apr 30 2004 2:33 PM
    AC4400CW in CP 2 flags. UP's flag scheme is also growing on me.

    Power and Beauty in one large package.
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Fri, Apr 30 2004 2:33 PM
    AC4400CW in CP 2 flags. UP's flag scheme is also growing on me.

    Power and Beauty in one large package.
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