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Most Beautiful Locomotive

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

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pdlethbridge


Guilford Guy

Alex


pdlethbridge

Don't you dare make fun of the M3. Especially with one of those old B&M doodlebugs. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yampa Bob

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PD,
That's cute, "Good Humor" on rails. Did you notice someone ordering an ice cream cone?  :P
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Rule Number One: It's Our Railroad.  Rule Number Two: Refer to Rule Number One.

jettrainfan

Quote from: Yampa Bob on June 09, 2009, 12:07:28 AM
Tom,
Here ya go:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_and_Western_611

Say Yampa Bob, Have you ever gone to http://www.railpictures.net/? It's a great site and lots to see! I go on their to see what i miss! :o Or just get idea's for my layout. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZL7jR1cRb4             

This is how i got my name and i hope that you guys like it.

http://www.youtube.com/user/jettrainfan?feature=mhw4
youtube account

jward

here is another site you might want to checque out:
http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/
bookmark this one.
Jeffery S Ward Sr
Pittsburgh, PA

Yampa Bob

Matthew,
Yes, I refer members to that site frequently, great reference source.

I appreciate the links guys, however if you read the opening post, the topic of this thread is for members to nominate ONE locomotive, including a picture or a link to the picture, for the "Most Beautiful Locomotive". Winning locomotive will be judged by a plurality if there is one. It may just end in a tie, in which case they are all winners.

Lots of great looking locomotives (except for the ice cream wagon), takes some thought to pin it down to just one. There's another thread going for the "Ugliest". (hint, hint)  :D
I know what I wrote, I don't need a quote
Rule Number One: It's Our Railroad.  Rule Number Two: Refer to Rule Number One.

CG04

Hey Bob,

Is "Plurality" really a word ???

Clif

CNE Runner

Greetings from Albuquerque (Y. Bob: be advised that every day brings us closer to Colorado...he, he). I absolutely have to agree with OkieRick...that is one beautiful American! Look at the decoration; observe the locomotive's lines; check out those huge drivers...poetry in motion (well...when it is moving).

Ray
"Keeping my hand on the throttle...and my eyes on the rail"

Yampa Bob

Hi Clif,
Yep, it applies when there are more than two candidates. Kind of a silly word, but it's in Webster

Hey Ray, welcome back, almost. Yeah, the old timers are neat. My nomination was tough as I like them also.  However, the Yampa Valley Mail used the PAs and I run them on my layout.

If you're coming to Colorado, bring a boat. It has rained here every day for two weeks. Not steady, but enough to "dampen" everyone's spirits.
I know what I wrote, I don't need a quote
Rule Number One: It's Our Railroad.  Rule Number Two: Refer to Rule Number One.

pdlethbridge

You should have seen the ice cream wagon before they fixed it up. What a mess.

uncbob


Johnson Bar Jeff

Quote from: Yampa Bob on June 06, 2009, 11:10:43 PM
This is very close to home:
http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00011005%2BOP-11005%20

Bob, that photo is the Yampa Valley Mail? I love "little" passenger trains.  :)

Yampa Bob

Jeff,
I also like the shorter cars. It's been a challenge finding "bashables". I shortened a 75 footer to make a 50' replica of this one.

http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00073806%2BMCC-3806
I know what I wrote, I don't need a quote
Rule Number One: It's Our Railroad.  Rule Number Two: Refer to Rule Number One.

ripvanwnkl

Another vote for the Norfolk & Western Class J.  I lived in southern Ohio (Portsmouth, Cincinnati) when these streamlined steam powered beauties pulled the Powhatan Arrow and Pocahontas passenger trains along the Ohio River.  They were hard to beat for looks, strength, speed, and durability. 
Dave
USAF (Retired)