B & O EM-1 followed by the Sant Fe Warhorse Hudson for its sound!
Bob, my thoughts were that anyone visiting his website would probably register their email address if they had any interest at all in those models. That is what should be considered the customer base versus just direct purchasers. I heard he had a forum once, which would have been perfect. Sometimes it just takes that one offering for someone to make the leap into brass. I know for me it was the SP P-10 Daylight and I have been hooked ever since.
To get this string back on track I'll say my P-10 is another Cadillac model of my collection.
To get this string back on track I'll say my P-10 is another Cadillac model of my collection.
I thought the SP had tracking isues with the AM class on the engine truck. I think SP kept them in the valley of the Oregon Div.
quote:Originally posted by Bob Delbridge:quote:I suggested he send out a wish list to all his customers
It would be better if Scott put a questionnaire on his website for everyone to fill out. If all the feedback he ever gets is from current customers that are only into SP or ATSF, then he'll never venture far from those lines. With an online questionnaire everyone could get involved. I've only ordered 2 things from him, I'm sure others have ordered a lot more.
An online questionnaire from every manufacturer would seem beneficial.
Problem is, people start carping about something that's not on the questionaire.
Rusty
quote:Originally posted by hclarke:
These are all wonderful! Love 'em all.
I agree. This is what I hoped the thread would turn into. The people here are such GREAT contributors!
An older model "Cadillac" that I would like to have one day, is the Lionel Pennsy S1 6-4-4-6 Duplex. A truly gorgeous locomotive.
I guess a true "Cadilac" would be something from the gold plated shelf queen offerings.
I would say my Lionel C&O Ten Wheeler is my "Cadilac" because the paint and performance of this engine is just outstanding. Even against my S1, Texas, Class A, various JLC's, and others, it is just that much fun to operate and look at. It is very agile and will pull anything I couple to it, including longer diecast consists.
Stack
I would say my Lionel C&O Ten Wheeler is my "Cadilac" because the paint and performance of this engine is just outstanding. Even against my S1, Texas, Class A, various JLC's, and others, it is just that much fun to operate and look at. It is very agile and will pull anything I couple to it, including longer diecast consists.
Stack
DominicMazoch-
If I recall correctly, the SP AM class was originally built with a 2 wheel truck and was converted to a 4 wheel for that very reason. I believe the class name changed as well, but I can't recall for sure.
I see a few people listed that as their Cadillac engine. I guess I will have to check it out. For some reason it's the only model I own that I have never taken out of the box to even look at or test. Maybe it deserves a little more appreciation from me.
If I recall correctly, the SP AM class was originally built with a 2 wheel truck and was converted to a 4 wheel for that very reason. I believe the class name changed as well, but I can't recall for sure.
I see a few people listed that as their Cadillac engine. I guess I will have to check it out. For some reason it's the only model I own that I have never taken out of the box to even look at or test. Maybe it deserves a little more appreciation from me.
Allegany is my sweetheart, "the Chessie Beast" It is nice to see they saved one of those. Even though she will never move again unless some millionaire has a few mill to spend on it. I truely would enjoy fondeling that big lady. My second choise is the smart, clean, rugged look of an American Icon of steam the one and only still runing strong the honorable Nickol Plate Road Queen #765
Leo
Leo
It's a tossup between the Norfolk & Westerns A, J and Y Classes.
I like locomotives - steam locomotives - that run dependably, look good, and have a roaring-good horn. These two scale Lionel engines are my dependable, handsome, good-tootin' buddies because they have been chuffing their way around the layout for several years, now, without s single complaint from me, even when company is in the trainroom (!)
I have plenty of other such good guys, but these two have come to be my favorites:
The Lionel Dreyfus pulls a mixed (MTH & LIonel) consist of 10 - 12 coaches.
The Lionel Erie #3315 is headed into the service yard, on the right of this scene.
Frank
I have plenty of other such good guys, but these two have come to be my favorites:
The Lionel Dreyfus pulls a mixed (MTH & LIonel) consist of 10 - 12 coaches.
The Lionel Erie #3315 is headed into the service yard, on the right of this scene.
Frank
quote:Originally posted by audidriven:
DominicMazoch-
If I recall correctly, the SP AM class was originally built with a 2 wheel truck and was converted to a 4 wheel for that very reason. I believe the class name changed as well, but I can't recall for sure.
I see a few people listed that as their Cadillac engine. I guess I will have to check it out. For some reason it's the only model I own that I have never taken out of the box to even look at or test. Maybe it deserves a little more appreciation from me.
Southern Pacific's class AM-2 (AM, stands for Articulated Mogul) were originally built as class MM-2 (Mallet Mogul). They were built as 2-6-6-2s and were originally Compound articulateds. I believe, IIRC they had the lead trucks rebuilt to a 4 wheel design, at the same time that they were converted from Compound operation, to straight simple operation.
I have a book about SP's Modoc Line, that is very interesting and discusses the AM-2/MM-2s as well as many other cab-forwards and the Beautiful AC-9 "Backwards Cab-Forwards"
Doug
SP Daylight #4449 gets my vote for sheer good looks and nice colors.
Rod
Rod
In real life, it's the PRR D1 4-4-0 as used by Strasburg in the 60's onwards to it's retirement and is now in the PRR museum.
Second choice for Cadillac has to go to the S1 Class in the B&O (2-10-2?) these were used to assist freight over some stiff grades and EVEN maintained passenger schedules doing the same task.
Third choice will be the Cotton Belt SSW L1 class 4-8-4 not much can stay with these engines as they hustled the freight. I learned to appreciate them and design. They were probably BRUTES to handle though.
Model form, I don't have much experience with steam engines in any gauge. However Sunset does well with the B&O Q4 and my all time model steam engine is by far and away is the Proto Heritage HO Scale QSI equipped 2-10-2 locomotive. It had a special design to allow the rods side to side accepting smaller radius and switches. It managed 24 loads up a 220 degree 3% 36 inch radius grade at the Club railroad several times. Don't think I can do much better than that.
(One measure of a steam engine is a ability to STOP and RESTART the entire train on a given grade; without too much wheel slippage.)
And finally if I ever see a O scale 2 rail Timken 4 Aces..... My wife is going to be very unhappy.
Second choice for Cadillac has to go to the S1 Class in the B&O (2-10-2?) these were used to assist freight over some stiff grades and EVEN maintained passenger schedules doing the same task.
Third choice will be the Cotton Belt SSW L1 class 4-8-4 not much can stay with these engines as they hustled the freight. I learned to appreciate them and design. They were probably BRUTES to handle though.
Model form, I don't have much experience with steam engines in any gauge. However Sunset does well with the B&O Q4 and my all time model steam engine is by far and away is the Proto Heritage HO Scale QSI equipped 2-10-2 locomotive. It had a special design to allow the rods side to side accepting smaller radius and switches. It managed 24 loads up a 220 degree 3% 36 inch radius grade at the Club railroad several times. Don't think I can do much better than that.
(One measure of a steam engine is a ability to STOP and RESTART the entire train on a given grade; without too much wheel slippage.)
And finally if I ever see a O scale 2 rail Timken 4 Aces..... My wife is going to be very unhappy.
But seriously, although I don't currently own steam, I really like the Sunset 3RD Rail brass locomotives. Excellent craftsmanship and great operation.
K-Line Scale Hudson gets my vote...
John
John
The Lionel tank 0-6-0.
The K-Line scale Hudson is right up there.
My favorite steam engine has always been the N&W J class. I have a Williams one and though it's not scale, it's not too bad looking at all (in my eye anyway).
I also really like NYC Hudsons
I also really like NYC Hudsons
My personal favorite-The Reading T-1.
quote:Originally posted by Ted Tully:
The K-Line scale Hudson is right up there.
There are a couple of those on Ebay that I have been following.....
My VL Hudson is right up there, but the top spot is occupied by my Legacy FEF 844 Greyhound.
the JLC Allegheny
The Gresley A4 Pacifics
Any of the larger Beyer-Garretts.
hello guys and gals.......
My "Cadillac of steam engines" is my railking imperial challenger and reason is it was perfect out of the box after sitting in box for 6 years (it was new in the box). All i did was do a oil and lube(red & tacky #2)and charge the battery for 7 hours before running for first time. the challenger ran very well, no problems at all so i called it my cadillac or holy grail engine.
the woman who loves toy trains
Tiffany
My "Cadillac of steam engines" is my railking imperial challenger and reason is it was perfect out of the box after sitting in box for 6 years (it was new in the box). All i did was do a oil and lube(red & tacky #2)and charge the battery for 7 hours before running for first time. the challenger ran very well, no problems at all so i called it my cadillac or holy grail engine.
the woman who loves toy trains
Tiffany
