Trains.com

If u stored locomotives like doyle mcormack what would be the first 2 engines u would restore.

2079 views
36 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 4, 2004 9:22 AM
NYC Cigar band E unit. Conrail GP30. Great Northern SD45 in "Rocky" Mountain Goat scheme (Blue Sky)

So, OK, one too many...

LC
  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Central Valley California
  • 2,841 posts
Posted by passengerfan on Thursday, November 4, 2004 8:20 AM
5498 you already can see a Santa Fe F7 A-B set in Warbonnet at the Sacramento musesum. Although they are not operational at the present time they are in otherwise great shape.
  • Member since
    June 2002
  • From: Independence, MO
  • 1,570 posts
Posted by UPTRAIN on Thursday, November 4, 2004 8:12 AM
Southern Pacific Rotary Snowplow 205. For locos: SD40-2 (ex-MP with nonm-dynamic brakes), and some ALCO, maybe a C424...some of those are still in service, but it would be neat to see some in service after their gone!

Pump

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 4, 2004 7:12 AM
I would love to see a GG1 ride again.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,315 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, November 4, 2004 7:01 AM
ok they arent with doyle mc cormick but there are 2 locomotives that are resting in roanoke that have been there way to long.[B)]
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").

 

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 11:02 PM
Milwakee Road SD40-2 195 (my very first cab ride) or Rock Island 886 on display here in peoria. Now realisticly speaking and given the opertunity, Id like to have a crack at getting the Frisco 1522 back up and running...................[:D] Long live the Rock!!!!!
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 9:15 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by 5498cp

I would Restored a CP selkirk 5930 and a F7A Atsf Warbonnet Red and Silver no paticular number but if no selkirk i would get a F7 hudson MILW paint number 101

i would restore a SF F45 in warbonnet scheme[:D]
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
If u stored locomotives like doyle mcormack what would be the first 2 engines u would restore.
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 9:05 PM
I would Restored a CP selkirk 5930 and a F7A Atsf Warbonnet Red and Silver no paticular number but if no selkirk i would get a F7 hudson MILW paint number 101

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

Newsletter Sign-Up

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy