Favorite Conrail locomotive?

[chessie]

The Conrail rostered a wide variety of locomotives during its existence. So what are your favorite(s)?

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
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[Mankind]

Hmmm...Conrail had an interesting fleet, it's kinda hard to pin down a favorite! I was lucky to catch run-through CR power out here on the SP occasionally. But if I had to choose 2 favs, I'd pick these:

1. SD40-2: One of my all time favorite EMD's, and the uniqueness of Conrail's units (Flexicoil trucks) makes them even more interesting.

2. SD45-2: There's just something about big EMD's!

Paul #3

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[nbrr2000]

My Favorites are,

SD60,

SD60M,

and like mankind said, The SD40-2

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[nbrr2000]

I forgot to say thanks for the CR forum, although I am a modeler. http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

[Harron]

C'mon, you have to go with something original!! Everybody had SD40-2s!!! Me, I'd say the Honorary Alcos, the C32-8s. Big beasts of engines. The C39s are not too far behind.

For an EMD, the 80MACs are my vote.

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[chessie]

O.K. Mankind, this one's for you! (courtesy the CSX photo archives): http://www.trainweb.org/csxphotos/photos/SD45-2/8973cr.jpg

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
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[chessie]

These guys (SD45-2's) are still roaming the rails today!

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
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Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site
http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/

[chessie]

I have a confession to make; I like these units: http://crcyc.railfan.net/locos/emd/sdp45/cr6667ef.jpg

This photo is coutesy the Conrail Cyclopedia website. More info on the SDP45's is available at: http://crcyc.railfan.net/locos/emd/sdp45/sdp45proto.html

Anyone want to add some more infor on SDP45's http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
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Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site
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[poohdawg10]

My choice for fav is clear in my mind: The '80MACs take it, followed closely by the traditional GP38-2.

I near a small industrial track; hence the GP38-2. I chose the 80's because there are not enough words in the English language to describe how beautiful they look in CR blue!

-Nick

[Mankind]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by chessie:
O.K. Mankind, this one's for you!

Harold

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Why thank you, Harold, you've now added yet another model to my gotta-build list.... http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

Paul #3


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[Rappannahock Terminal]

I go with Nick, the SD80MAC's and they had a very nice paint scheme.

Maybe, if CR still had existed today, they could have expanded that paint scheme to other locomotive types http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif????

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[CPRailfan]

The SD80MAC "CONRAIL QUALITY"S !!!
http://crcyc.railfan.net/locos/emd/sd80/cr4104qer.jpg
photo from conrail cyclopedia

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Drew

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A train horn?
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[This message has been edited by CPRailfan (edited 06 January 2001).]

[Chessie_SD50_8563]

I Like SD80MAC
but I also like the SD45-2
and the C40-8
and the C39-8
the GP40-2 are cool
ahh he** I like them all!

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[rhensley@anderson.cioe.co]

The SD80MAC was an impressive piece of Conrail equipment that found its way all over the system, even to Anderson, Indiana.

http://madisonrails.railfan.net/cr_4103.jpg

Roger

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[chessie]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mankind:
Why thank you, Harold, you've now added yet another model to my gotta-build list.... http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

Paul #3


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Glad to be of service to you http://www.trainboard.com/wink.gif

Harold

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http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/

[chessie]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CPRailfan:
The SD80MAC "CONRAIL QUALITY"S !!!
http://crcyc.railfan.net/locos/emd/sd80/cr4104qer.jpg
photo from conrail cyclopedia

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I agree with you... (I think I have flared radiator envy http://www.trainboard.com/tongue.gif) However, I will state for the record that I do not enjoy seeing them in the NS scheme http://www.trainboard.com/frown.gif

Harold



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Harold Hodnett
Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors!
Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site
http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/

[chessie]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by chessie:
I have a confession to make; I like these units: http://crcyc.railfan.net/locos/emd/sdp45/cr6667ef.jpg

This photo is coutesy the Conrail Cyclopedia website

Harold

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I will have to dig through my "archives". I remember very vividly catching a pair of these units in Hamlet, N.C. in the CSX yard, with their CR logos painted out and a simple "VMV" stenciled on them (probably 10+ years ago,,,,)

Harold



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Harold Hodnett
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http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/

[chessie]

I am a little surprised that nobody "voted" for the GP15-1's http://www.trainboard.com/confused.gif They certainly were unique locomotives.

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
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http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/

[Harron]

You know what the problem is, its that there is just too much of a variety of power to choose from. You have everything from the 80MACs to the MT-4s. To list one fav is almost impossible, and most like the road power.

The GP15 is a cool loco, based on the Tunnel Motor design, it's supposed to be EMDs "next generation" road switcher. I think most RRs will stick with their 38s and 40s.

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[MAIL8]

The C40-8W is the way to go for me. The first ever wide-cab I ever saw was one just after CR got them. I still don't know of a paint scheme (other than Ferromex from Mexico)that looks as good as a newly painted CR C40-8W. From a pulling ability the SD60M or SD60I did the job nicely for the newer generation locomotives. But from a performance standpoint my preferences always bounce back to the SD40-2 which could tug a train with minimal effort......

[nickleplate]

Gotta be the BIG Alco's fellas. Nothing like the blast of exaust from a big C636 in the face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chessie]

As someone pointed out early in the thread, Conrail had such a diverse fleet, it is hard to pick out a favorite!

I was digging around in my "archives" and was surprised to find that I had more CR photos than I had remembered. I'll will try and scan and upload some next weekend.

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
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[Conrailrad]

I like the older, smaller diesels. GP30 is probably my favorite. GP35's, RS3's, and the small SW9 switchers. I model in N scale. From 1976 to 1980. Many diesels and paint schemes to choose from.

[nbrr2000]

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[GG1]

First time for me on Trainboard. The C40-8W is still the one I enjoy most. Big brutish and with the chugging FDL engine, always a welcome sight when I'm railfanning. I'll be in Enola tomorrow; hope to catch a few still in their blue coats. GG1

[chessie]

Welcome aboard GG1! http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif Thanks for joining us in the Conrail forum. Don't forget to check out all of the other interesting forums on TrainBoard.

Yes, the CR CW40-8's are interesting locos, especially in the CR blue. Catch 'em while you can http://www.trainboard.com/frown.gif Let us know what you see in Enola; pictures are always appreciated, but a narrative is good too http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors!
Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site
http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/

[chessie]

O.K. GG1 and MAIL8, this one's for you, courtesy of the Conrail Cyclopedia website:
http://crcyc.railfan.net/locos/ge/8c40w/lms757qcf.jpg

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors!
Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site
http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/



[This message has been edited by chessie (edited 23 January 2001).]