im curios to knowwhat everyone else’s favorite steam locos are.
HUDSON
Gordon
The 4-6-4 Hudson, of course. More specically the CPR ROyal Hudson.
Happy MRRing
4-6-4 hudson with preference to the Victorian Railways R class followed by their streamlined S Class 3cylinder pacifics with garrets in third place.[:)][:)]
I have to pick just one???
I can’t do that
I vote for all and any Union Pacific ran
Heh. Any steam that runs is a favorite. The old Strasburg 4-4-0 that is now in the PA Museum nearby used to run on the railroad until it was retired due to firebox issues was a favorite.
There is no way you can pick just one. There are many steam engines all worthy of consideration.
the 4-8-8-4 Bigboy… they are mighty impressive in person… I have been in one and just the gigantic size of the firebox is enough to knock you off your feet. They are just so amazing because of the size and the power they once had.
Once you see one in person you will know what I am talking about.
i have to agree. its hard to pick one
Tie between the Missabe M-4 2-8-8-4 and the SP AC 4-8-8-2s.
3rd place goes to the UP Big Boy.
SP’s Cab Forwards!!! You forgot to put the Cab Forwards on the List!!!
A few that come to mind that weren’t on the list:
4-6-2 Pacifics
4-8-2 Mountains
2-8-4 Berkshires
0-6-0 and 0-8-0 switchers
4-12-2 UP 9000 series
2-6-6-2, 2-8-8-2, 2-6-6-4, 4-6-6-2 and 2-6-6-6 articulateds
4-8-4 Niagras
I didn’t vote, because I like too many to choose just one.
I just had to vote for the Big Boy, though all big steam is great…
Ah, we’re back to our monthly steam locomotive poll, are we? Well, mine just keep pretty much the same–Missabe M3/4 2-8-8-4, SP AC-6 4-8-8-2, Rio Grande L-131 2-8-8-2, Rio Grande L-105 4-6-6-4, NP/GN/SP&S Z-series 4-6-6-4, Rio Grande M-78 4-8-2, Rio Grande F-81 2-10-2, Rio Grande ANYTHING that’s standard-gauge steam. Throw in an Allegheny, Pennsy’s 4-8-2’s, and 2-10-4’s, a C&O Mike, GN’s S-1 4-8-4, let’s see–aw Hell, if it steams, I pretty much like it!
Tom[:P][:P][:P]
I like the smaller steam 2-8-0’s and ten wheelers specifically. They were the unsung workhorses that always seemed to be there untill the end.All work no play no big glory just dependable and hard working. Rob
Mikado, Berkshire, Mohawk, Niagara…
Your poll doesn’t begin to touch on the possibilities.
4-6-0 ten wheeler, 4-4-2 Atlantic, 4-6-2 Pacific, 4-4-0 American are all favorites. I also like 2-8-0 Consolidations and 2-6-0 Moguls along with Shays and Forney’s.
Enjoy
Paul
Love 'em all, but my favorite has to be the N&W J.
Must admit, I didn’t vote cause pretty much anything that burns coal and steams is a favorite. Ken PS more so if it has ERIE on the side of the tender! [:D]
My vote is for the 2-10-0 Russian Decapods. Mainly because it’s available for the Atlantic Coast Line!!!
UP Big Boy.