For myself, in the fictitious category, I like the 767 and 777 from the movie Unstoppable. I guess the movie wasn't a big enough hit, like the Polar Express, for Lionel to produce these.
I need to find a good painter who would be capable of doing these for me. Any suggestions?
I'm with you, Dave! They would have been fine models for MTH or Lionel to make. Folks, including many active in the hobby, really like colorful paint schemes (and there's no denying that there are actual prototypes for these).