Any Alco will do. Never saw many of them in person, only on shortlines or at museums. After that, any 1st or 2nd generation diesel will do. I’ve been to several steam operations and they are fun to see in person as well.
I like Alco FAs, look rugged with that “squared off” nose and bulky body. But those GE 70 ton diesels are a close second. Just my thoughts.
Don
EMD, hands down.
I cast my vote for Alco. Favorite domestic models would be C424, C420 and FPA4. Favorite export models would be the DL500C (the World Locomotive) and the DL535, a 1200 HP C-C road switcher found in the Yukon, India and elsewhere.
Although not listed on this poll, I also like Boise/MPI and Railpower Technologies (Green Goats).
My favorite is the EMD SD45-2. What a workhorse and wow does it sound good at full throttle!
i love all ALCos. They were (and are still)the best sounding engines. I have only seen 8 ALCos 2 C420s, 3 PAs, A and B units, one RS11, and 2 RS3s. I love the I think i can, i think i can if i don’t throw a rod sound of the prime mover. Every ALCo has a place in my heart. That sounds weird doesn’t it?
I personally like the rebuilt ex-Conrail SD40-2’s CSX now owns. It seems as if they were built from an SD45-2.
Ahh, here’s a photo:
(From http://www.trainweb.org/csxphotos)