Mike CT posted:Over the years, the Atlas SW 9's have become a large part of my layout. Oldest and a recent TMCC upgrade is a Pennsy SW9
The SW's are awesome. They have Die Cast shells as well.
I got to my favorite via the following filters of my 26 engine collection:
Steam or Diesel: Steam because they are no longer common, their visual mechanicals and design variety.
Big steam or small: Bigger is better. The biggest were articulated which made them mechanically more complicated. Visually nothing is more impressive to me than seeing the front end swing out on curves.
Two out of the three engines in the N&W "Holy Trinity of Steam" are articulated (Class A and Y6b). I really like the 611 Class J and have seen it operate first hand, it was my first MTH Premier engine.
My favorite engine is my MTH N&W Class A. I've been in love with the 1218 ever since I saw it at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, VA. I bought it knowing that it was rated for O72 curves and that my outer loop has O54 sections. But as you'll see below, it negotiates those curves without derailing. WOOOT!
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Arnold D. Cribari posted:CBS072 posted:This is one of my favorite engine sets.... Santa Fe GP7u #1326 and slug #1118.
So colorful. Who is manufacturer?
The manufacturer is me, with parts from Lionel (frame and trucks, Atlas (lights, horn, air tanks, fans,etc) ERR (DC commander and sound) RC airplane ( MU cables) Plastic sheets from for sale signs at Walmart and the GP7 body from a junk box at a train show for $2.00.
I don't have a favorite model, but I find myself turning more towards older 4 axle locomotives from the 60's and 70's, like GP35's GP38's etc.standard cabs in general are my favorite things to buy
ENGINES ARE LIKE CHILDREN, JUST NOT RIGHT TO HAVE A FAVORITE. I LOVE THEM ALL!!!
I really like MTH's F59PHIs. The only other company to attempt to make an F59PHI was K-Line, and they didn't do an amazing job, save for the unique and rare paint schemes they did (NCDOT, Sounder).
The main reason why they're my favorite is that I live in Southern California, where F59PHIs are everywhere. I also pretty much got started in model railroading on an F59PHI, with the 2007/2008 release of the Railking RTR Pacific Surfliner set. With the release of the new Premier Amtrak Pacific Surfliner 10th Anniversary Wrap F59PHI, my wallet is begging me to be merciful.
Arnold D. Cribari posted:WftTrains posted:There’s no question which engine is my favorite: it has to be my Lionel #2025 received from Santa in 1947 in set #1435WS. It and its cars have been relegated to shelf queen status these last 40 years or so. But in honor of its 70th anniversary this Holiday season, it has come down off the shelf to run around a small Christmas tree in the dining room. It still runs and smokes although I had to replace the smoke unit 20 or 30 years ago. Photo to be added later.
This is the train that got me started in this hobby, no other engine in my collection can possibly be more of a favorite!
Bill
I bet it's a very smooth runner and a very good puller for its relatively small size: a petite powerhouse.
Arnold:
Yes, it is a good runner and pulls well despite not having magne-traction.
Regards and Merry Christmas,
Bill
For me, it's simple: Santa Fe F3s in red/silver warbonnet. In actuality, I don't have one, and will one day get one. For now, I make do with the Alco FA in the Warbonnet with the O-27 passenger cars.
What's my favorite engine? That's like deciding which is my favorite child. 
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Obsidian posted:I got to my favorite via the following filters of my 26 engine collection:
Steam or Diesel: Steam because they are no longer common, their visual mechanicals and design variety.
Big steam or small: Bigger is better. The biggest were articulated which made them mechanically more complicated. Visually nothing is more impressive to me than seeing the front end swing out on curves.
Two out of the three engines in the N&W "Holy Trinity of Steam" are articulated (Class A and Y6b). I really like the 611 Class J and have seen it operate first hand, it was my first MTH Premier engine.
My favorite engine is my MTH N&W Class A. I've been in love with the 1218 ever since I saw it at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, VA. I bought it knowing that it was rated for O72 curves and that my outer loop has O54 sections. But as you'll see below, it negotiates those curves without derailing. WOOOT!
Superb video. Beautiful layout with interesting bridges and a stunning backdrop that creates the illusion that the layout goes on forever.
CBS072 posted:Arnold D. Cribari posted:CBS072 posted:This is one of my favorite engine sets.... Santa Fe GP7u #1326 and slug #1118.
So colorful. Who is manufacturer?
The manufacturer is me, with parts from Lionel (frame and trucks, Atlas (lights, horn, air tanks, fans,etc) ERR (DC commander and sound) RC airplane ( MU cables) Plastic sheets from for sale signs at Walmart and the GP7 body from a junk box at a train show for $2.00.
It is so creative how you can take odds and ends, even junk, and turn it into a great looking locomotive.
WftTrains posted:Arnold D. Cribari posted:WftTrains posted:There’s no question which engine is my favorite: it has to be my Lionel #2025 received from Santa in 1947 in set #1435WS. It and its cars have been relegated to shelf queen status these last 40 years or so. But in honor of its 70th anniversary this Holiday season, it has come down off the shelf to run around a small Christmas tree in the dining room. It still runs and smokes although I had to replace the smoke unit 20 or 30 years ago. Photo to be added later.
This is the train that got me started in this hobby, no other engine in my collection can possibly be more of a favorite!
Bill
I bet it's a very smooth runner and a very good puller for its relatively small size: a petite powerhouse.
Arnold:
Yes, it is a good runner and pulls well despite not having magne-traction.
Regards and Merry Christmas,
Bill
Merry Christmas to you too, Bill.
I have the 2035 (I think it's a Pennsylvania K4), which I suspect is very similar to your 2025. I got mine at a train show maybe 5 to 10 years ago, and I guess it's an early to mid 1950s engine. It's like Mighty Mouse, give it a little juice and it flies down the tracks, and can pull anything.
handyandy posted:What's my favorite engine? That's like deciding which is my favorite child.
Or, it's like deciding who is my favorite woman: Marilyn Monroe or Sophia Loren?
Eddie Marra posted:For me, it's simple: Santa Fe F3s in red/silver warbonnet. In actuality, I don't have one, and will one day get one. For now, I make do with the Alco FA in the Warbonnet with the O-27 passenger cars.
Eddie, your not alone, I think the Santa Fe red/silver warbonnet is the all time best seller.
Milwaukee SDL39, the best!
Dick
