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Favorite modern locomotive

  • n2mopac
    Posted by
    on Mon, Sep 27 2004 11:06 AM
    As stated above, these are all freight loco's. In that category I like the SD90MAC. I like the cool offset "T" elevation from the rear of this loco. In passenger service I like the EMD F59. Unfortunately Amtrak runs very few (almost 0) of them through my area in central MO. All I see pullint the "Missouri Mule" between KC and StL are P42 "Genesis" locos, which in my opinion are the A#1 UGLIEST locomotive ever build (thanks you very much GE).
    Ron

    Owner and superintendant of the N scale Texas Colorado & Western Railway, a protolanced representaion of the BNSF from Fort Worth, TX through Wichita Falls TX and into Colorado. 

    Check out the TC&WRy on at https://www.facebook.com/TCWRy

    Check out my MRR How-To YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RonsTrainsNThings

     
  • n2mopac
    Posted by
    on Mon, Sep 27 2004 11:06 AM
    As stated above, these are all freight loco's. In that category I like the SD90MAC. I like the cool offset "T" elevation from the rear of this loco. In passenger service I like the EMD F59. Unfortunately Amtrak runs very few (almost 0) of them through my area in central MO. All I see pullint the "Missouri Mule" between KC and StL are P42 "Genesis" locos, which in my opinion are the A#1 UGLIEST locomotive ever build (thanks you very much GE).
    Ron

    Owner and superintendant of the N scale Texas Colorado & Western Railway, a protolanced representaion of the BNSF from Fort Worth, TX through Wichita Falls TX and into Colorado. 

    Check out the TC&WRy on at https://www.facebook.com/TCWRy

    Check out my MRR How-To YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RonsTrainsNThings

     
  • Sterling1
    Posted by
    on Fri, Oct 1 2004 7:35 PM
    I Myself like the relatively rare B40-8, B40-8W. I also like AC4400CW.
    "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]
  • Sterling1
    Posted by
    on Fri, Oct 1 2004 7:35 PM
    I Myself like the relatively rare B40-8, B40-8W. I also like AC4400CW.
    "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]
  • Sterling1
    Posted by
    on Mon, Oct 11 2004 11:40 PM
    Although not considered modern . . .
    Anything from the GE U-boats to AC60CW; to the EMD E and F units to the SD70ACe I genrally Like them all. Not to leave out ALCOs too except for "Black Maria's" and their early locomotives (not High Hoods). I like to spread out my locomotive likes especially when it comes to a good majority of locomotives that are found worldwide and made by any locomotive manufacturer.

    Some of the European Steamers are quite good as a few good Swiss Re 6/6 and Scandinavian locomotives Rc4 . . .
    "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]
  • Sterling1
    Posted by
    on Mon, Oct 11 2004 11:40 PM
    Although not considered modern . . .
    Anything from the GE U-boats to AC60CW; to the EMD E and F units to the SD70ACe I genrally Like them all. Not to leave out ALCOs too except for "Black Maria's" and their early locomotives (not High Hoods). I like to spread out my locomotive likes especially when it comes to a good majority of locomotives that are found worldwide and made by any locomotive manufacturer.

    Some of the European Steamers are quite good as a few good Swiss Re 6/6 and Scandinavian locomotives Rc4 . . .
    "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]
  • espeefoamer
    Posted by
    on Wed, Oct 13 2004 7:05 PM
    My favorite is the SD70M because it was among the last engines SP bought before it was bought out by the UP evil empire[:(!].I know SPalso bought GE AC units,but I prefer the looks of the SD70Ms[:D].
    Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool.
  • espeefoamer
    Posted by
    on Wed, Oct 13 2004 7:05 PM
    My favorite is the SD70M because it was among the last engines SP bought before it was bought out by the UP evil empire[:(!].I know SPalso bought GE AC units,but I prefer the looks of the SD70Ms[:D].
    Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool.
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Fri, Oct 15 2004 12:43 AM
    The GP40-2, a high HP loco for hauling high value intermodal and merchandise freight at high speed!

    My most favorite examples were Conrail's 3200's. Which were copies of the old New York Central GP40's right down to the 61:16 high speed gearing(77 MPH max). They put Conrail's Trailvan trains on the map and were a favorite of engineers in the old New York Central territory such as and the Boston and Albany and Mohawk and Hudson Div.
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Fri, Oct 15 2004 12:43 AM
    The GP40-2, a high HP loco for hauling high value intermodal and merchandise freight at high speed!

    My most favorite examples were Conrail's 3200's. Which were copies of the old New York Central GP40's right down to the 61:16 high speed gearing(77 MPH max). They put Conrail's Trailvan trains on the map and were a favorite of engineers in the old New York Central territory such as and the Boston and Albany and Mohawk and Hudson Div.
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Fri, Oct 15 2004 1:56 AM
    EMD SD70 is a hot locomotive and coming from a guy who loves tugboats just as much, it's awesome to see the profile of that behemoth.I have 2 by Athearn and i'm proud of them.No offense intendee to GE, but EMD corners the market with its locomotives and tugboat engines.
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Fri, Oct 15 2004 1:56 AM
    EMD SD70 is a hot locomotive and coming from a guy who loves tugboats just as much, it's awesome to see the profile of that behemoth.I have 2 by Athearn and i'm proud of them.No offense intendee to GE, but EMD corners the market with its locomotives and tugboat engines.
  • Sterling1
    Posted by
    on Fri, Oct 15 2004 1:42 PM
    I have a very distinct taste for foreign locomotives that include some of the best (in my opinion) Scandinavian locos like the Swedish Dm3 and Rc4 (similar to AEM7). The Dm3 is my favorite not for its speed but for the continuous tractive effort at 210,000lbs(932kN).
    "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]
  • Sterling1
    Posted by
    on Fri, Oct 15 2004 1:42 PM
    I have a very distinct taste for foreign locomotives that include some of the best (in my opinion) Scandinavian locos like the Swedish Dm3 and Rc4 (similar to AEM7). The Dm3 is my favorite not for its speed but for the continuous tractive effort at 210,000lbs(932kN).
    "There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]
  • Anonymous
    Posted by Anonymous
    on Wed, Oct 27 2004 7:24 PM
    I really hate any engine from the late GPs and SDs as well as all Ges after U-boats. If it can come with a safety cab I hate it. [:(!]Alcos, any model, I love them[:I]. BL2s rock. GP30s with their brutish looks are sweet. CF7s are awesome oddballs. Oh and Sharknoses are the best. [:D]Can anyone get pictures & info on the ALCO Black Marias? [?]Post a site if you find one.
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