OK guys, since things have been a bit sluggish (the dog days of summre have hit early ), I thought I'd rattle the cages a bit and ask each of you what your favorite steam locomotive is. No matter what continent, country, railroad, long time ago, or still running.......... I've personally seen Frisco 4-8-2 1522, UP844 and 3985, and SP 4449 (as the American Freedom Train locomotive), and was knocked out by all of them- the Challenger for power, the Northern (both UP and SP) for high-speed Western freights, and the Mountain for its scooting over the hogback track profiles in the Ozarks. What 'bout you guys? ------------------ Ship IT on the Frisco! Bob T. http://hometown.aol.com/slsf1630/myhomepage/profile.html
I guess that I would have to say Denver & Rio Grande Western C-25 #375. That is the reason for the slimjim375. ------------------ Jim Harrawood #85 Utah Rails D&RGW---Main Line Thru The Rockies
Ah, my favorite subject. Many years ago, the New York Central Hudsons were my favorites, all 275 of them. In the last ten years I have seen or ridden behind 3751, 4449, 844, 3985, 765, 700, 2860, 611, 1225, 2472, 2467, 261, 2317, 3254, 425 and many smaller locomotives. In my opinion they are all beautiful. Back when steam was everyday and king, most road locomotives were filthy because they were doing their jobs. Today's restorations are unrealistically clean and shiny, but hey, they look great. For my money the best looking restoration is 3751. And, yes, that's Doyle McCormack, Jack Wheelihan and another 4449 crewmember looking her over at Railfair 99.
Fitz, Wow, nice shot!!! Got any more like this? ------------------ Ship IT on the Frisco! Bob T. http://hometown.aol.com/slsf1630/myhomepage/profile.html
As a fan of the underdog, my favorite would have to be the Frisco Mallets. They were not greatly successful on the Frisco but they were the largest steam locomotives ever owned by the road and I think, the most interesting. Charlie ------------------ Ship It On The FRISCO! | IAMOKA.com
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by E-8: As a fan of the underdog, my favorite would have to be the Frisco Mallets. They were not greatly successful on the Frisco but they were the largest steam locomotives ever owned by the road and I think, the most interesting. Charlie Charlie, do you have Colias' Frisco Power? It's got several pics of the as-built and later modified Mallets. To be honest, they looked like fat old men after the mods. I had the opportunity to shoot both Frisco 4501 and 1625 at the Age of Steam Museum in Dallas- they flank a UP Big Boy. That Russkie looks awkward, but I bet it did the job! BTW, my AOL screem name is derived from the operating Russkie at the Ill. Ry. Museum. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ------------------ Ship IT on the Frisco! Bob T. http://hometown.aol.com/slsf1630/myhomepage/profile.html
Susie Q 142 Chinese Mikado is nice, only because I rode behind it. The 4501 likewise. But my favorites are N&W A's J's and Y6b. ------------------ A.J. y6b N&W and Conrail Fan http://communities.msn.com/TheGRRModelRR
friscobob, I have many like that. Take a look at my website http://www.pioneer.net/~fitzrr called Fitz's Steam Railfan Page. Thanks.
Everyone check this thread out: http://www.trainboard.com/Forum37/HTML/000016.html On another subject, yes Bob, I do have Frisco Power. ------------------ Ship It On The FRISCO! | IAMOKA.com
1522! Why? 1: She's a Lady. 2: I own a rivit or two on her! 3: She's part of the BNSF's Heritage. 4: While taking her picture, I was once accused of "Starting her up" by a stupid security guard at St. Louis Union Station. My reply, "You just don't turn a steam locomotive on, idiot!" 5: I said so! 'Nuff said! ------------------ BNSF RAILFAN-TO-THE-MAX! Brent Tidaback, Member #234 and a N-Scaler to boot!
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maxwell Plant: 3: She's part of the BNSF's Heritage. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Grrrrrr. You worry me sometimes. ------------------ Ship It On The FRISCO! | IAMOKA.com
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by E-8: Grrrrrr. You worry me sometimes. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Lighten up Frisco Boy! At least I remember the Frisco (and that it was under Santa Fe control for a while...), most BNSF Fans say "Frisco? Part of our History!?! Give me a break! " ------------------ BNSF RAILFAN-TO-THE-MAX! Brent Tidaback, Member #234 and a N-Scaler to boot!
Just remember, folks, that BNSF stands for BEEN NOTHING SINCE FRISCO that oughta get some hackles up... heh heh heh ------------------ Ship IT on the Frisco! Bob T. http://hometown.aol.com/slsf1630/myhomepage/profile.html
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by friscobob: Just remember, folks, that BNSF stands for BEEN NOTHING SINCE FRISCO <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I keep telling them that Bob. Charlie ------------------ Ship It On The FRISCO! | IAMOKA.com
I recently decided BNSF stands for "BRENT's NEW SANTA FE" HEHEHE! Buy the way, my second favorite is Santa Fe 3751. Largest Northern Class ever built! ------------------ BNSF RAILFAN-TO-THE-MAX! Brent Tidaback, Member #234 and a N-Scaler to boot!
As an HO steam modeler , I would love to add my favorites to this list, however the Grand High Imperial PooBah told me that I must prepare a script for the "Digest". After I am finished that long and laborious task . I'll be back. ------------------ When in doubt, empty your magazine. Member #33
Brent, the 3751 was the first Northern built for Santa Fe, in 1927 and as such is much smaller than the later classes such as the 2900's and the 3765's. For instance, the 3751's total weight with tender is 874,346 lb. whereas the 2900's weighed in at 975,400 lb., truly giants. Two of the giants are being seriously restored, the 2912 in Pueblo, CO and the 2926 in Albuquerque, NM if you want to see one in the flesh. There are about 4 or 5 others still in existence. Sorry, I tend to get carried away with all this real steam stuff. The 3751 is still the best looking restoration.
I'm really not a steam fan at all, but I do know a beauty when I see one. The cream of the crop and the one that rules is the U.P. Big Boy. When I stood next to that monster I wondered how any human could control him. The name really says it all.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by fitz: Brent, the 3751 was the first Northern built for Santa Fe, in 1927 and as such is much smaller than the later classes such as the 2900's and the 3765's. For instance, the 3751's total weight with tender is 874,346 lb. whereas the 2900's weighed in at 975,400 lb., truly giants. Two of the giants are being seriously restored, the 2912 in Pueblo, CO and the 2926 in Albuquerque, NM if you want to see one in the flesh. There are about 4 or 5 others still in existence. Sorry, I tend to get carried away with all this real steam stuff. The 3751 is still the best looking restoration.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> WOOPS! I thought it was one of the BIG ONES! Thanks for the correction! ------------------ BNSF RAILFAN-TO-THE-MAX! Brent Tidaback, Member #234 and a N-Scaler to boot!
My favis the #7 Hiesler that was owned by the Middle Fork R.R. at Ellamore, W.V. Why: When I say a kid the engineer was my next door neighbor and would let me ride in the cad anytime I wanted.
