:need modern loging branch line motive power ideas

rmathos Aug 16, 2001

  1. rmathos

    rmathos TrainBoard Member

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    I am one of those pesky freelancers whose model RR is designed around modern day "if the real RRs had done it right" concept[ex.:lots of non-Amtrak passenger trains, no long haul trucking] I just decided to add in a logging branch line with the same concept-no tree hugging do-gooders to stop the logging industry from responsible cutting. My question is, what do you folks know of out there that is a fairly modern diesel[and available in HO] that can be used on sharp curves and steep grades to replace the old steam loggers? Curt
     
    rmathos, Aug 16, 2001
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  2. StickyMonk

    StickyMonk TrainBoard Member

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    <font color="336633">What I would use is multiple unit lash up of P2K SW1200's or maybe Athearn SW1500 with the flexicoil trucks.</font>
     
    StickyMonk, Aug 16, 2001
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  3. John Barnhill

    John Barnhill TrainBoard Member

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    I've always like the solid yellow U25Bs of the Oregon,California and Eastern. :D
     
    John Barnhill, Aug 17, 2001
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  4. Mike Sheridan

    Mike Sheridan TrainBoard Member

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    Did you know those OCE U25s had been rebuilt by M-K with EMD 567 power? (Complete with twin exhaust stacks.)

    Mike
     
    Mike Sheridan, Aug 22, 2001
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