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Most Beautiful Locomotive

Started by Yampa Bob, June 06, 2009, 11:10:43 PM

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Santa Fe buff

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http://www.northeast.railfan.net/diesel22.html

Don't they look beautiful? :)

Joshua

EDIT: I hot-linked. Had to make some modifications. ;)



- Joshua Bauer

pdlethbridge

  like a bulldog with a serious under bite.

Ray Dunakin

I couldn't choose a single loco as "most beautiful". I like 'em all, and there are too many really good looking ones to choose from. There are a few that I would put near the top of the list though... like that Eureka & Palisades 4-4-0, and the UP Challenger, N&S #1218, etc.

There are some nifty diesels but they just don't do it for me in the same way as steam locos.
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DaveS

For me it has to be steam and a CN Mountain class U-1-d to be precise. A close second would be a CP Jubilee, a beautiful little streamlined 4-4-4 that has a wonderfully balanced look especially the F-1-a version.
Dave S

Frisco

Well, over all it is without a doubt D&RGW #346...

For diesels I would have to go with the SD70ace UP Rio Grande Heritage Unit...

ebtbob

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.   If so,  then I have a narrow point of view..........

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Hatboro, Pa
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pdlethbridge


jettrainfan

say Bob, when are you gonna count the votes? no rush, just curious :)
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Ray Dunakin

Oooohh, yeah! The SP #4449 is gorgeous! Definitely a contender.
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Rashputin

ripvanwnkl -


   I, too, think the N&W J is about as good as it gets.  I can't think of another engine that's nearly as easy on the eyes.  The J came through here a number of years ago and to avoid the crowds at a crossing stopped on the track within the fencing on our property.  We had a nice chat with the engineer, who decided to leave when he noticed several "fans" were tearing up part of our fence to get closer.   I had a nice chat with those "fans", as well.


   A beautiful engine up close or from afar.


   Regards