what is everyones favorite model on their roster and why? mine is an Athearn SD40-2 it was the first decent power i got, my first locos were model power, it has been modified quite a lot now and it is one of the quietest running locos i have yes even compaired to the katos, its about to go into the paint shop again and be re-numbered to one i have seen. ------------------ wheres all the C636's???? stickymonk.com Matts Photo gallery
I truly like them all. But if I had to choose a favorite it would have to be my Kato SD-45's. I have 2 of these engines and they run flawlessly. EL vintage of course!
I'd have to say it would be my 4-8-0 dressed in N&W's finest colors- black. Just looks right rounding the curves of my layout. A close second would be the Spectrum 2-8-0 - again just looks like it should be there. I model western Virginia and the rural setting makes the models look at home more so than any other place. Just my .02 cents, have a good one , Justin May
It would have to be my NYNH&H Mountain from PFM in the seventies, with working marker and headlights. Sufficiently weathered to have served New England well for many years. ------------------ When in doubt, empty your magazine.
I would have to say that my favorite locomotive would be........... A THREE WAY TIE!!!! The C44-9 The C44AC The C60AC To me, nuttin, and I mean nutting, matches the hulking brutish looks of these machines. These all seem to say: "Get outta my way or I'll run you over!!!" Of course, I am partial to GE!!!!!
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Interwest: To me, nuttin, and I mean nutting, matches the hulking brutish looks of these machines. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> what about the Alco C636??? thats a mean looking loco but im bound to say that arnt i ------------------ wheres all the C636's???? stickymonk.com Matts Photo gallery [This message has been edited by StickyMonk (edited 10 April 2000).]
My favorite model in my HO roster is an Overland steel bay window caboose, Southern. My favorite loco is a P2K Southern E-8 (black) Look Ahead, Look South
My favorite locomotive? Probably a tie between the SSW SD45T-2 I kitbashed from a ton of Cannon parts, or my pair of Athearn Genesis undec SP SD70M's. I haven't gotten around to painting or detailing the SD70M's yet, but they sure look and run great; they'll look even better wearing gray and scarlet! ------------------ Have A Nice Day!
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by StickyMonk: what is everyones favorite model on their roster and why? mine is an Athearn SD40-2 it was the first decent power i got, my first locos were model power, it has been modified quite a lot now and it is one of the quietest running locos i have yes even compaired to the katos, its about to go into the paint shop again and be re-numbered to one i have seen. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Right now, I'd say it's a tie. I'm only running P2K GP-7' w/DB, & Atlas RS-3's. Like those first generation diesels.
I model the Rock Island and E-units seem to dominate the roster. I have all of the P2k factory versions plus I have custom painted my own P2k's. I also have several Rivarossi and Con-Cor's. With all of the paint schemes the Rock Island had I could still use more!
