This poll has officially ended. The answer is “the 2-8-2 Mikado” as the most popular steam loco in the US among model railroaders - according to the magazine article…
Tracklayer
Then why list it as a choice if you’re already telling us it’s not? Being the first respondent, I vote for the Mikado.[:D]
Jeff
Because the Big Boy is the one everyone would probably jump at, so I was just trying to save them the trouble, and, make it a little more interesting for them…
Tracklayer
You didn’t include the Shays, Climaxes or Heislers.
I have to gp with the 2-6-2 Saddle Tankers. Not because I think they are the most popular, but because I have to keep my focus on what’s important to my layout.
Most AVAILABLE has to be a da*&%@! Pennsy Pacific. It’s like the F unit of steam. I don’t know, but I voted for the 4-8-4. Prototypically, I know Mikados were the most prevalent in the US.
It’s a big favorite with the BIG BOYs(forgive the pun) of model loco manufacturers.
Consolidation, 2-8-0?
Jon
well the big boy is currently winning …
Big Steam is always a big seller. Me I like the OLD steamers. IThe biggest steamer on my layout is a 2-8-0.
The most popular model steam engine is one that runs as good, and pulls as good as the diesel models! That said, the most popular prototype engine(by number produced) has got to be the 2-8-0(the 2-8-2 is not even close). My pair of
Spectrum 2-8-0’s are sweet runners.
Jim Bernier
I picked the Mikado, but I think the Consolidation is another good choice. - of course a lot depends what you mean by most popular. Most sold, most wanted, most road names, etc.
You didn’t include the Pacific, but I think that one would be pretty popular also.
Enjoy
Paul
Dear Mr. Mouse,
It seems that you have missed the point of our poll in that it has nothing to do with ones own personal preferance, but rather what one feels is the most popular steam loco in the US. Also, if you will please note, “other” was given as a choice in order to cover any locos not mentioned in the poll choices - and so that you would not get ticked off at us… ([;)])
Regards,
TL, CEO and founder of this poll.
Is it ?. You might want to go back and look at the poll results again…
TL
Apparently, you guys have never heard of either the 4-4-0 or 2-6-0, by far the two most built wheel arrangements in North America…
I believe that by prototype the 4-4-0 and 2-6-0 were the most manufactures. But I think that the 2-8-0 and 2-8-2 are most common in model railroads.
Happy MRRing 
How are we supposed to know if many have never been made in model form except brass???
What is the percentage of error in this poll???
I thought for sure I read somewhere that the Mikado was the most prolific design ever in full size North American steam. Oh well. I am not going to stoop to actual research.
None. There’s only a single answer - which I’ll give at the end of the day.
Tracklayer
Might I respectfully suggest the 0-4-0?
Shhhh!.. No jumping the gun - please. Wait until the end of the day.
Tracklayer