"Pretty" Engines

[fitz]

Watash, Long time no see pictures of real engines. How about we do some "Pretty" engines? I shot this one of N&W 611 at Appomatox, Va. in Sept. 1993. http://www.pioneer.net/~fitzrr/611a.jpg

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[friscobob]

My nominees for pretty locomotives would be
SP 4-8-4 4449 (in its Daylight colors) and
UP 4-8-4 844, in the two-tone gray colors.


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Bob T.
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[fitz]

FriscoBob, ask and you shall receive, especially the day before Thanksgiving. I have some of 844 in two tone grey, but they are of poor quality. Half of your nominees are here--4449 at Railfair 99, Sacramento.
http://www.pioneer.net/~fitzrr/4449z.jpg

[Ben]

For me , the prettiest engine is a NKP or Pere Marquette Berk, altho' a DL & W 1600 class 4-8-4 would run the Berk close.

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[fitz]

Ben, I just happen to have a couple of those as well.
fitz http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif
http://www.pioneer.net/~fitzrr/012.jpg

[fitz]

Looks like there is little interest in pretty steam engines. Just as a matter of info, all of the above images I posted can be viewed on my newly overhauled website. Same old stuff, different, hopefully more user friendly format. Some pages are yet to be done and are under construction. Some may show up "bad order" if I'm working on them. http://www.pioneer.net/~fitzrr

[watash]

Fritz, I don't have any pretty engines photos, they are packed away, no telling where. Sorry.

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[slsffriscokid]

Hello Boys!

http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif Im gonna step in it... http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

Yes, all those are beautiful engines, but there is nothing, and I mean nothing as beautiful, gracious, heroic, handsome, and awesome as...

( Drum Roll Pweeese! )


F R I S C O 4-8-2 NO. 1522

If I could figure out just how to put a picture of this magnificent engine on here, I'd do it!

Sorry, but not one steamer comes close to playing in this ladies league!

http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

Okay, now y'all can start whining! http://www.trainboard.com/tongue.gif

God Bless!

Randy
SLSFFRISCOKID

[friscobob]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by slsffriscokid:
Hello Boys!

http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif Im gonna step in it... http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

Yes, all those are beautiful engines, but there is nothing, and I mean nothing as beautiful, gracious, heroic, handsome, and awesome as...

( Drum Roll Pweeese! )


F R I S C O 4-8-2 NO. 1522

If I could figure out just how to put a picture of this magnificent engine on here, I'd do it!

Sorry, but not one steamer comes close to playing in this ladies league!

http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

Okay, now y'all can start whining! http://www.trainboard.com/tongue.gif

God Bless!

Randy
SLSFFRISCOKID<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
<marquee>MODERATOR DISCLAIMER</marquee>

As moderator on this board, I feel I must take a position of neutrality (1522), and remain above the fray (Coonskin Power!),
so officially I have no feelings either way
Ship IT on the FRISCO!) about this statement on 1522 (truly God's own steamer).
Thank you.

(I LOVE this job!! http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif)



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Bob T.
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[slsffriscokid]

<marquee> http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif I've been workin' on the railroad, all the live long day! I've been workin' on the railroad, Frisco Rules the right-of-way! Can't you hear the whiners grumbling, pouting cause they know I'm right. Maybe they can pick up a few votes if they recount right! http://www.trainboard.com/tongue.gif <marquee>

[Maxwell Plant]

Well, seeing I have a Coonskin lapel pin, which by the way means I own a rivet or two of 1522, I MUST AGREE! <marquee>1522 IS THE QUEEN OF STEAM!</marquee>I'd like to add, I have a nice 8X12 of this Beauty hanging on the wall of my bedroom. The first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night. http://www.trainboard.com/tongue.gif

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Brent Tidaback, Member #234
BNSF Railfan-to-the Max and a N-Scaler to boot!
Ship it on the Route of The Roadrunners! The Aransas Odessa & Western, a division of the BNSF

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[rrman48]

Question ya'll,I guess diesels are out,huh. But If they arent,I think the E-6,7 & 8's
are some pretty engines,but with my opinion
and a 1.50, you can get a cup of coffee
(small).
rrman48
Rusty B.
FRISCO FOREVER

[fitz]

Diesels? Are they engines? Go ahead and post your diesels, I am not getting any steam inputs. http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif;D

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[fitz]

Sorry, this is a useless post except to check my signature. I really messed it up the first time. Fitz

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[SBTX]

With so many Frisco fan replies on this post, I can't believe no one has mentioned the 4500 Class. http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif Frisco's finest; 4-8-4's weighing in at 405 tons (probably more loaded). Here's a shot of the 4501 in Dallas at the Age of Steam Museum.


http://a1060.g.akamai.net/f/1060/597/30minutes/www.zing.com/picture/pc9f10d3b92224d53ae06942194079d45/ff61a5dc.jpg

But I have to say, the 4449 and the 611 are really the queens of West and East. I own the Bachmann versions of both. http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif


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Stuart B.
Dallas, TX


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[Gregg Mahlkov]

It's all subjective, but to me the prettiest engine around is D16sb 1223 of the PRR residing on the Strasburg. PRR really knew how to paint passenger power back then. Another favorite still extant is Bonhomie & Hattiesburg Southern 250, just about the handsomest Prairie ever built.

[watash]

I think the deck is stacked against me, I'll start looking for my box.

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[Ben]

Fitz, thanks for the wonderful photo of PM 1225!

Ben

[gmrcguy]

I'd pick the SP Daylights and The great northern empire builder scheme engines

[friscobob]

After seeing the SP&S 700 in action, I must say it ain't an ugly engine.........

[HemiAdda2d]

My nominees for pretty locomotives would be
SP 4-8-4 4449 (in its Daylight colors) and
UP 4-8-4 844, in the two-tone gray colors.


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Southeast....Southwest..
Ship IT on the Frisco!
Bob T.


I cannot resist:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/635/844_brighton_2.jpg

[fitz]

Wow, someone resurrected this old thread. FriscoBob, heck, I can't resist your post. How about a doubleheader with those two?
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1522/84449DH32.jpg
http://www.pioneer.net/%7Efitzrr/84449DH32a.jpg

[Old Reliable]

Now that, is something else! That is a great shot of great locomotives.

[Kurt Moose]

Alright, if nobody else is gonna' chime in.....how's about a Hiawatha? Pretty and streamlined! My second vote is for the GN,(go figure!:rolleyes:), "Glacier Green" paint scheme on the steamers!:cool: