Hey, fellas, the units have anti-climbers or they don't. If it is to be demonstrated, do so with links and images, and then move on. The mud slinging is going to reflect on the whole thread.
For those who wish to quote Javier, just delete the exclamation mark between the square brackets at the front of the quoted text, and it should work.
with all due respect.. i dont think showing photos of anything will help make the point to some people on here....
csx engineer
My first pick would be Norfolk and Western J 4-8-4 611 followed closely by Southern Pacific GS-4 4-8-4 4449. As far as other steamers, one that no longer exists, but I wish did would be a B&O EM-1 2-8-8-4, although I think being at the throttle of a C&O 2-6-6-6 would be quite nice as well.
My one choice as far as electric locomotives go would have to be a Pennsylvania GG-1.
In regards to diesels, my choices would be an EMD BL-2, a Southern Railway EMD E8 or an EMD FP-7.
selector wrote: Hey, fellas, the units have anti-climbers or they don't. If it is to be demonstrated, do so with links and images, and then move on. The mud slinging is going to reflect on the whole thread.For those who wish to quote Javier, just delete the exclamation mark between the square brackets at the front of the quoted text, and it should work.
No anticlimber on above unit.
With anticlimber.
F40PH showing anticlimber
METROLINK F59PH clearly showing anticlimber.
Thanks, that was easy...although I appreciate that it took some trouble and time.
Now we should be able to move on to other points, and ignore argumentative claims that the pictures are false or non-representative if that should happen.
carnej1 wrote: Well come October I'm going to run (for an hour)either a U23B or an RS-3 on the Nagatuck RR in Ct. (birthday gift from my girlfriend). As cool as the old Alco is I'm actually hoping for the U boat as it's an ex Providence & Worcester unit that I used to see in my neighborhood on a regular basis.......
..............and unfortunately now I will not be running any locomotive as the Railroad Museum of New England could not renew their FRA Waiver and has suspended the program indefinitly(they gave me a full refund)...
"I Often Dream of Trains"-From the Album of the Same Name by Robyn Hitchcock
Hi Everyone,
These threads don't get any better then this, since i'm a steam nut, the following engines i would love to operate:
1) N&W-611 & the 1218 5) I think UP-4-12-2
2) GS4-4449 daylight-UP-844 the 614 the 3751 6) Sothern 610 & 4501
3) All Berkshires- 765- 759- PM-1225 7) AC-12 4-8-8-2 cab forward
4) Any Big Boys 8) 2-8-8-4 yellowstones
9) NYC Hudson 4-6-4 dryfuss 10) A 4-8-2 mountain
or any steam locomotive that runs today
For me it would be an PA1-PB1-PA1 set in full warbonnet colors pulling the Chief. What more could one ask for.
Al - in - Stockton
es4400cw
Union Pacific's 4000 Big Boys and 6900 series Centennials
I would run a D & H S-2.
Too many choices...
In history: D&RG C-16, over Marshall Pass, Co.
Today: Ward Kimballs "Chloe" currently on display at the Orange Empire RR museum
http://www.oerm.org/pages/chloe.htm
Have fun with your trains
I'm new here but I work for BNSF in Chicago. I've piloted a few Gs and both new EMD and GE Evolution series.
J
FTGT725 Diesel: Any E or F unit, DD-40, GP-9 High Hood Steam: UP's Big Boy and Challenger
Diesel: Any E or F unit, DD-40, GP-9 High Hood
Steam: UP's Big Boy and Challenger
It's going to take a powerful imagination to imagine you are running a DD-40; I'm sure that the OP here was referring to prototype diesels and not fictitious ones from Athearn and Co.
From the far, far reaches of the wild, wild west I am: rtpoteet
Also, if its restoration was complete, I would bring out the Flying Scotsman. Blowing her whistle would really be something.
Any of Uncle John's Texas-types, either Madame Queen or one of the 5001 or 5011 Classes!
For me it would any of the following a Pennsy GG1 A CNW H class A U P 484 any of them. A UP 9000 or a Big Boy, last but not least a CB&Q O5b 484 just dreaming Larry
Yeah, a Big Boy might have been fun.
Diesel: AC44-9W, any Alco, SD60 or 70, GP60, E9, F7, MP40, DD40x
Steam: 0-6-0, 0-8-0, 2-8-0, 4-4-0, 2-6-6-2, any type of shay, 4-8-4, 2-8-4,
I'd like to operate any and all of the above...
Heck, I'd love to operate a speeder! ;)
UP's C44AC-CTE, C45AC-CTE (UP name for the ES44AC-CTE) and the SD70ACe-CTE.
You can use these unit on all trains that require six axle locomotives. They can operate in remote mode (DP) in either FTE (full tractive effort) on bulk trains or CTE (controlled tractive effort) on all other type of trains. This is helpful in starting a train on a hill, controling slack action, climb hills, etc..
DMIR 2-8-8-4
Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..."
The Missabe Road: Safety First
I personally wouldn't mind running UP 3985, or even 844 for that matter. As far as diesel engines, I wouldn't mind climbing into the control seat of a GEVO, or a SD70/80, or even anything in the entire GP series.
If i had to run it forever and make money with it. SD40-2. Early model, Pre-'75. If it was for the enjoyment of operation... DMIR Yellowstone
I think it would be udderly amazing to operaate a UP 4000 class BIG BOY. Especially up Sherman Hill!!!
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