Steam or Diesel?

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I was interested in seeing what youz guyz prefer modeling. I myself like both.

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I find I like steam better but have a lot of both.

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I run both,diesel passenger, steam freight

Mark

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My roster consists of: 75+ diesel,4 steam,3 electric.

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I grew up with diesels.Steam looks good running but I think the diesels look more business-like and it seems to me they pull more.I do have a couple of Generals,but run 52 diesels.
Ed

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espeefoamer, that is a lot of diesels. What are the particular roadnames that you have?

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I have both since I model the 50’s, though I prefer the sound of a steam engine vs. the drone of a diesel. The steam engine sounds more “alive” to me and there is nothing to compare with the soulfull wail of a whistle.

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I like 'em both myself.

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Both with 10 Steamers, 13 diesels, and 2 electrics

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Anyone here know what a steam turbine sounds like?

Does it Chuff and puff or does it sound more like a turbine sound?

I have an old Penn 671 S-2 steam turbine and I am considering rail sounds for it.

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Same here, which seems “right” for my 50’s themed layout. Joe

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I prefer steam myself , Although I do have a couple of Diesels- A GP-9 and a NW-2. A steam turbine makes a swoosh sound as opposed to a Chugging sound a regular steam engine would make.

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Why neither - electric traction of course. I do have both of the other breeds and like them as well but am afflicted with the traction bug.

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Both.
laz57

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HI
I like postwar stuff so
diesel i like because are quiet.
steam they are not quiet , but i like the mechanical components.
Andre.