The Most Beautiful Train In The World

Erik C Lindgren posted:

Not only is that GS beautiful Erik but  I love the single sheathed box car... hope springs eternal for a 36' fowler in O scale someday. 

You are truly blessed with your talent in both model building and photography. 

We had a lot of fun running this train a special thanks to Jefferson. 

I understand this is not entirely correct in eras however the Black Widow is always amazing on the Daylight scheme. 

I do love that brass... 

Beautiful! 

Very accurate model! I'm sure that in 1/1 scale this engine is more than impressive! did you see it in reality? Is there at least one or more kept in good condition?

Here in France, our steam engines were not so colored but they were also very impressive!!!

jpv

jpv69 posted:

Very accurate model! I'm sure that in 1/1 scale this engine is more than impressive! did you see it in reality? Is there at least one or more kept in good condition?

Here in France, our steam engines were not so colored but they were also very impressive!!!

jpv

Yes the 4449 a (GS-4) is still operated in excursion service.  You can look here.  She is very impressive in person.   The photo above is of a GS-2.

jpv69 posted:

 Is there at least one or more kept in good condition?

Here in France, our steam engines were not so colored but they were also very impressive!!!

jpv

Yes, the SP 4449 is very much alive and well. We are quite fortunate to have so many steam locomotives still operational.

Thanks for your answers, Chris and Tom! very kind! 

jpv in France